Abhishek Sharma, the rising star of Indian cricket, is on the verge of making history in T20 internationals. He stands just 64 runs away from surpassing Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest 1,000 T20I runs by an Indian player.
Upcoming Match Against Australia
The Indian team is preparing to face Australia on November 2, 2025, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. This match represents the third encounter in a five-match T20I series, which Australia currently leads 1-0. A win is crucial for India to level the series.
Abhishek Sharma’s Current Form
- Matches played: 26
- Innings: 25
- Total runs: 936
- Averaging: 37.44
- Strike rate: 193.38
- Centuries: 2
- Half-centuries: 6
- Career-best score: 135 (off 54 balls against England in Mumbai)
If Sharma scores 64 runs in the upcoming match, he will achieve this milestone in his 27th match and 26th innings. In contrast, Kohli reached 1,000 runs in his 29th match and 27th innings against South Africa in 2010.
Impact of Josh Hazlewood’s Absence
Australia’s fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, will not feature in this match as he has been rested ahead of the Ashes series. His absence will relieve pressure on Indian batters, who often struggle against his precision and bounce.
With Hazlewood sidelined, India’s batters will face Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Sean Abbott. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill hope to regain their form after a disappointing performance in the first game of the series.
This upcoming match presents a significant opportunity for Abhishek Sharma to not only make history but also help his team equal the series against a formidable Australian side.
