Why is Abhishek Sharma struggling in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?

Abhishek Sharma has failed to convert starts into big scores in his recent matches, including the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

What were Abhishek Sharma's recent scores?

He scored 6 runs against Haryana and 4 against Himachal Pradesh in the SMAT, with previous scores of 31, 32, and 11 in India A matches.

Who performed well for Haryana against Punjab?

Nishant Sindhu scored 61 runs, and captain Ankit Kumar scored 51 runs for Haryana.

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Sharma's SMAT Woes: Top T20I Batter Falters

28 Nov

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Summary

Abhishek Sharma, ranked world No. 1 T20I batter, scored only 6 runs.
He failed to impress in recent competitive matches, including India A series.
Nishant Sindhu and Ankit Kumar showed strong batting performances for Haryana.

Sharma's SMAT Woes: Top T20I Batter Falters

World's top-ranked T20I batter Abhishek Sharma is experiencing a batting slump in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Playing for Punjab, Sharma was dismissed for a mere 6 runs off five balls against Haryana on Friday. This marks a continuation of his recent struggles, as he also managed only 4 runs in Punjab's previous SMAT match.

Sharma's form has been a concern across recent competitive fixtures. He recorded scores of 31, 32, and 11 in unofficial ODIs for India A against South Africa A. This lack of impactful batting may affect his potential selection for upcoming national squads.

Meanwhile, Haryana's Nishant Sindhu stood out with an impressive 61 runs, supported by captain Ankit Kumar's 51. Their contributions were crucial in the chase, highlighting a contrasting performance to Sharma's recent batting difficulties.