Abhishek Sharma shot his way into cricket history, eclipsing Suryakumar’s 1,164‑ball record by reaching 2,000 T20I runs in a mere 1,024 deliveries.
The milestone came after a blistering 69 from 30 balls in the third T20I against West Indies in Indore, where Sharma hammered six fours and five sixes before falling to a caught‑and‑bowled by Shamar Springer.
The aggressive drive lifted India’s total after Sanju Samson’s early exit, and the partnership with Ishan Kishan kept the scoreboard ticking.
When Springer broke him, West Indies capitalized, snaring three wickets in ten balls and turning the tide before the final over.
India’s coach noted that the record shows the team’s depth, but the series remains tied 1‑1, with the final match poised to decide the five‑match series.
The fourth T20I will be held in Mumbai on Monday, with India chasing a target set by West Indies.