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Indian opener struggles: Abhishek's form questioned
25 Jul
Summary
- Abhishek Sharma scored only 8 runs off 8 balls in the second T20I.
- He has not surpassed 20 runs in his last five T20I innings.
- Fans on X are demanding a change in the opening lineup.
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has endured a difficult period in T20 Internationals, with his latest failure coming in the second T20I against Zimbabwe on July 25, 2026. Sharma was dismissed for a run-a-ball eight in the second over, adding to a string of low scores.
In his last five T20I innings, Sharma has failed to reach 20 runs, averaging just 7.60. This dip in form, following his contributions to India's T20 World Cup win earlier in 2026, has led to significant fan criticism.
Social media platform X saw numerous reactions from fans demanding Sharma's removal from the lineup, citing concerns over his consistency and advocating for players like Sanju Samson. Despite the early dismissal of opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi for nine-ball 20, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer stabilized the innings, guiding India to 79/2 in the ninth over.
India, having won the first match, is looking to clinch the three-match series with a victory in this ongoing encounter.
