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Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has struggled to find consistency in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 so far. His only notable contribution came in the second Super Eight fixture against Zimbabwe, where he registered a half-century. Apart from that effort, the left-hander endured a difficult group stage, recording three consecutive ducks and battling to rediscover his rhythm at the top of the order.

In India’s recent clash against the West Indies, effectively a virtual quarter-final, Abhishek showed brief promise with a couple of crisp boundaries but failed to convert his start, departing cheaply once again. Despite his lean run, India have secured a place in the semi-finals, where they will face England on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium. As defending champions, India will aim to seal a spot in the final scheduled for March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium, where they will meet either South Africa or New Zealand.

Interestingly, Abhishek boasts an impressive record against the England cricket team in T20Is. In five innings, he has amassed 279 runs at a remarkable average of 55.80, including one century and one half-century. His performances against England suggest he could play a decisive role in the high-stakes semi-final.

In his first T20I against England, the visitors managed a modest total of 132, aided by a three-wicket haul from Varun Chakravarthy. During the chase, Abhishek blazed 79 off just 34 balls, smashing five fours and eight sixes to steer India comfortably home.

Although he endured three quiet outings thereafter, he made a stunning statement in the fifth match of the series. India piled up 247/9, powered by Abhishek’s sensational 135 off 54 deliveries, which included seven fours and 13 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 250. His innings came against a formidable English attack featuring Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton and Brydon Carse.