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Abhishek Sharma sets T20 record against Rashid Khan in India-Afghanistan match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Abhishek Sharma sets T20 record against Rashid Khan in India-Afghanistan match

Summary

In the first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs off 32 balls, guiding India to a chase of 157 in just 13.4 overs. His performance included a record strike rate of 234.88 against Rashid Khan, making him the most successful batter among 113 others who faced at least 30 balls from the Afghan bowler. The match saw Abhishek form a 121-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, contributing significantly to India's victory, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. India will compete again against Afghanistan on Tuesday at the same venue.

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By the Numbers

•Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs off 32 balls against Afghanistan.
•Sharma set a T20 record with a strike rate of 234.88 against Rashid Khan.
•He and Ishan Kishan had a 121-run partnership at 13.70 runs per over.
•India chased down 157 runs in 13.4 overs, taking a 1-0 series lead.
•The second match is scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Big record! Abhishek Sharma achieves what 112 batters couldn't against Rashid Khan

What they're saying

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A total of 113 batters have faced at least 30 balls from Rashid Khan in T20 cricket in matches where ball-by-ball data is available. Abhishek Sharma's strike rate of 234.88 against Rashid, with 101 runs from 43 balls, is the highest among all 113 batters.
— Yahoo Sports

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