Abhishek Sharma Sets Unwanted Record as First Indian to…
In a disappointing turn of events at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma made history for the wrong reasons. During India’s match against Pakistan on February 15, 2026, he became the first Indian player to record ducks in his first two matches of the tournament.
Match Overview
Abhishek Sharma opened the innings for India in Colombo. He faced the Pakistani bowler Salman Ali Agha but was dismissed without scoring. This unfortunate incident occurred on the last ball of the first over.
Previous Performance
Abhishek’s struggles started in India’s opening match against the United States on February 7, 2026, where he also failed to score. With these two performances, he holds the unwanted record of two ducks in as many matches.
Historic Records and Comparisons
Abhishek has joined a list of Indian players who have scored multiple ducks in T20 World Cup history. He is notably the sixth player to achieve this feat. The following table summarizes the players with multiple ducks for India in the ICC T20 World Cup:
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashish Nehra | 10 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 30 | 14 | 30 | 2 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 21 | 20 | 52 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | 35 | 33 | 292 | 2 |
Abhishek joins the ranks of players like Ashish Nehra, who, while also facing the duck dilemma, did not manage his zeros in his first two matches but across different stages of the tournament.
Conclusion
Abhishek Sharma’s performance is a stern reminder of the pressures of international cricket. As the tournament progresses, fans will hope for a turnaround in his fortunes, while this record serves as a statistical milestone in T20 World Cup history.
