Abhishek Sharma Hits 11th T20 Duck: Essential Stats

Abhishek Sharma faced a disappointing moment in the fourth T20I match against New Zealand, where he was dismissed for a first-ball duck. This match took place in Visakhapatnam, with India chasing a formidable target of 216 runs. The left-handed batsman fell to Matt Henry, who secured the wicket with the very first delivery of the over. Devon Conway made a remarkable catch to dismiss Sharma, diving in from deep backward point.

Performance Overview in the T20I Series

Throughout the ongoing five-match T20I series, Abhishek’s performance has been inconsistent. He started strongly, scoring an impressive 84 runs in Nagpur. However, this was followed by another golden duck in Raipur. In the third match of the series, he bounced back with a solid unbeaten score of 68 runs, showcasing his potential on multiple occasions.

Statistics and Records

• Abhishek Sharma recorded his 11th overall duck in T20 cricket.
• In 172 T20 matches, he has accumulated 5,070 runs at an average of 33.35.
• This was his third duck in T20 Internationals, having played 35 matches.
• In T20Is, he has scored 1,267 runs at an average of 37.26.

Notable First-Ball Dismissals

With this latest dismissal, Abhishek joined an unwanted list of Indian cricketers who have been dismissed on the first ball of their T20I innings. The following players have faced similar fates:

As Abhishek Sharma continues his journey in T20 cricket, his fluctuating performance will be under scrutiny. Fans and analysts alike will be looking to see how he bounces back from this setback in upcoming matches.