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Abhishek Sharma Smashes Record to Become Fastest to 2,000 T20I Runs

During a high‑scoring third T20I between India and the West Indies, Abhishek Sharma’s blistering sixty‑nine off thirty balls propelled him past Suryakumar Yadav’s mark, reaching 2,000 international T20I runs in just 1,024 deliveries.

Abhishek Sharma Smashes Record to Become Fastest to 2,000 T20I Runs
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
11 Oct 2026
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Match setting

The encounter was the third T20I match between India and the West Indies held at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 2026-10-11.

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India's total score

India posted a total of 223 runs in their 20‑over innings after the West Indies bowled out the hosts.

Abhishek Sharma’s individual blast

Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, scoring 69 runs off just 30 balls.

In contrast, Sanju Samson’s innings was short lived, managing only 3 runs off 6 balls before departing.

Breaking the fastest‑to‑2000 record

This innings allowed Abhishek Sharma to become the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in international T20I cricket. He reached the milestone after facing 1,024 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who had achieved the feat in 1,164 balls.

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FASTEST TO SCORE 2,000 T20I RUNS: [Balls] 1,024 - Abhishek Sharma 🇮🇳 1,164 - Suryakumar Yadav 🇮🇳 1,180 - Karanbir Singh 🇦🇹 1,283 - Aaron Finch 🇦🇺 1,293 - Muhammad Waseem 🇦🇪 https://t.co/sUhqEDfD0U

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The crucial partnership

While Abhishek Sharma was flourishing, he shared a vital stand with Ishan Kishan. Together they added 108 runs off only 40 balls.

Sanju Samson’s brief stay

In contrast, Sanju Samson’s innings was short lived, managing only 3 runs off 6 balls before departing.

West Indies centuries

Despite India’s strong start, the West Indies response included three individual centuries. Roselle Chase, Shamar Joseph, and Shai Hope each scored a century for the West Indies side.

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Match twists

Despite some middle‑overs wickets and run‑outs leading to misfields, India defeated the visitors by a margin of 224 runs.

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