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The T20I home series for India against New Zealand began in Nagpur with their players executing quick runs and executing aggressive batting techniques. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first, but India took full control in the first half of the innings. The pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium enabled batters who executed straight shots, and India exploited this advantage to their maximum potential.

 

Quick Start Despite Early Wickets

 

India reached 149 runs for 4 wickets after 12 overs because Abhishek Sharma played an outstanding batting performance. He hit 84 runs from 35 pitches through 5 fours and 8 sixes. His strike rate of 240 showed how hard he hit from the start. He was the main reason for India's strong scoring performance, which put pressure on all New Zealand bowlers.

 

Abhishek reached his fifty in only 22 balls, which is now the fastest by an Indian against New Zealand in T20Is. Before this match, the record was 23 balls by KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma in 2020.

 

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav advanced the score with little runs that they achieved at a quick pace. India had Hardik Pandya and multiple batsmen available to secure the match when Abhishek got out in the 12th over's final ball.

 

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Records by Abhishek Sharma in 1st T20I vs NZ

 

Abhishek has maintained his excellent form throughout his T20I career while achieving new record achievements. His powerplay shot and quick fifty record establish him as one of the best players in the world.

 

Most T20I Sixes in First 6 Overs Since Abhishek’s Debut

 

Player	Sixes	Balls Per Six
Abhishek Sharma	49	8.6
Sahibzada Farhan	28	15.0
Brian Bennett	25	21.4
Shai Hope	24	11.7

 

Most Times Reaching 50 in 25 or Fewer Balls in T20Is

 

Player	Times
Abhishek Sharma	8
Phil Salt	7
Suryakumar Yadav	7
Evin Lewis	7

 

Fastest 50 for India vs New Zealand in T20Is

 

Player	Balls
Abhishek Sharma	22
KL Rahul	23
Rohit Sharma	23

 

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Fastest to 5000 T20 Runs by an Indian

 

Player	Innings
KL Rahul	143
Ruturaj Gaikwad	145
Shubman Gill	154
Abhishek Sharma	165
Virat Kohli	167

 

India in Strong Position After 12 Overs

 

India was 149/4 in 12 overs, thanks to an excellent innings by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 84 runs off 35 balls. The run rate remained high at 12.42, and with 8 overs left and many power hitters yet to come, India was all set to post a massive total. New Zealand was struggling with the ball and also conceded 9 wides, which helped India score at a higher rate. Abhishek Sharma once again proved why he is one of the best T20 batters that India has at the moment.