Abhishek Sharma Scores Golden Duck Against USA in T20 World Cup
In a disappointing series of events, Abhishek Sharma faced a golden duck during India’s match against the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The incident occurred on Saturday, where Ali Khan dismissed Abhishek on the second ball of the second over. The opener struck the ball well but unfortunately found the fielder in deep cover. Sanjay Krishnamurthi successfully caught the ball, marking a challenging debut for Abhishek.
Historical Context of the Dismissal
With this dismissal, Abhishek Sharma has joined an exclusive group. He becomes the fifth Indian cricketer to achieve the dubious distinction of scoring a duck in their T20 World Cup debut. The other players include Gautam Gambhir, Ashish Nehra, Shardul Thakur, and Deepak Hooda. Among these five, both Nehra and Abhishek registered golden ducks.
Statistics Overview
This match marked Abhishek’s 174th appearance in T20 cricket. As noted by ESPNcricinfo, he now holds a total of 12 ducks in T20 formats. His career statistics include:
- Total T20 Runs: 5,100
- Batting Average: 33.11
- Strike Rate: 173.52
In his T20 International career, Abhishek has played 39 matches and has accumulated 1,297 runs at an average of 36.02, along with an impressive strike rate of 194.45. However, he has also faced four ducks in T20Is, adding to the challenges of his career.
Looking Ahead
Despite the setback, Abhishek Sharma remains a talented player with significant potential. Fans and analysts will be keen to see how he responds in upcoming matches, hoping for a strong comeback in the T20 World Cup. His ability to score runs quickly indicates that he could still play a crucial role for India as the tournament progresses.
