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Abhishek Sharma sets T20I bowling record as India wins series against Zimbabwe

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Abhishek Sharma sets T20I bowling record as India wins series against Zimbabwe

Summary

Abhishek Sharma achieved a milestone with the best T20I bowling figures by an Indian opener, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on July 26, 2026. India secured a victory by 90 runs, marking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After recovering from an early loss, Ishan Kishan scored 81 runs and Tilak Varma contributed 60, pushing India's total to 219/5. The Indian bowlers then dismissed Zimbabwe for 129, cementing the win and series retention ahead of the final match.

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By the Numbers

•India takes a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
•Ishan Kishan scores 81 runs and Tilak Varma adds 60.
•Zimbabwe bowled out for 129 in response to India's 219/5.
•Abhishek Sharma's figures of 3/17 set a new Indian record for T20I openers.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Abhishek Sharma scripts history, enters Indian cricket's record books

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Abhishek Sharma set a new Indian record for best T20I bowling figures by an opener. He achieved this remarkable feat with figures of three wickets for seventeen runs. India secured a commanding ninety-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I match. Ishan Kishan scored eighty-one runs and Tilak Varma added sixty runs for India. The bowlers then successfully defended their substantial total to clinch the series.
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