Abhishek Sharma scripts history, sets unique six-hitting record in New Zealand T20I
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma set a new T20I record by hitting the first ball he faced for a six seven times in his career. Despite his explosive start, India struggled to chase a massive 226-run target set by New Zealand in the opening match.
Why it matters
The record highlights the evolving aggressive batting style in modern T20 cricket and the high-scoring nature of current international matches.
Abhishek Sharma set a new record for hitting the first ball he faced for a six most often in T20Is, but India had a huge target to chase after New Zealand posted 225/8 in the opening T20I in Christchurch on Thursday.Chasing 226, Abhishek faced his first delivery off the final ball of the first over and sent Matt Henry over the cover boundary for a six. Henry bowled a full delivery wide of off stump, but Abhishek went through with his lofted drive and cleared the ropes to reach the milestone.Abhishek has now hit the first ball he faced for a six seven times in T20Is, moving ahead of Afghanistan's Shafiqullah Shinwari, who has done so six times.
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