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Abhishek Sharma set a new world record by becoming the fastest batter to reach 1,000 runs in T20 International cricket in terms of balls faced. Sharma achieved the milestone in just 528 balls during the fifth T20I against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane, shattering the previous record of 569 balls held by Australia’s Tim David. This feat also makes him the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 T20I runs in terms of matches played, achieving it in 28 innings, just one behind Virat Kohli’s 27 innings record.

Sharma’s rapid scoring underscores his role as a dynamic opening batsman in the Indian team. He surpassed fellow Indian Suryakumar Yadav’s previous speed record, who took 573 balls to hit 1,000 runs. Sharma’s strike rate of nearly 190, combined with this volume of runs, highlights his aggressive yet consistent batting style. His achievement places him ahead of other big hitters like KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and global starss including England’s Phil Salt and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, who took significantly more deliveries to reach the same milestone.

In the match at The Gabba, Sharma was opening the innings with Shubman Gill and had scored 23 runs off 13 balls when the game was interrupted, cementing his fast-scoring credentials. His record-breaking run was made even more impressive by the fact that he had been dropped twice in the early balls he faced in the game.

This landmark reflects not only personal brilliance but also marks a strategic evolution in India’s T20 approach, blending power-hitting with sustained run accumulation at the top of the order. Sharma’s feat has already drawn praise from cricketing circles, signalling the rise of a formidable talent in international T20 cricket.