Team India is playing against the Netherlands in Match 36 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The focus shifted to Abhishek Sharma after he got out without scoring any runs once again.
This happened on the third ball of the innings. Aryan Dutt delivered a ball that skidded off the pitch. Abhishek tried to play a pull shot, mistaking it for a short ball. He missed completely, and the ball went past his bat to hit the stumps.
Unwanted T20 World Cup Record
Abhishek Sharma has become one of the few openers to record three or more ducks in a single T20 World Cup tournament.
Openers with 3+ ducks in one T20 World Cup:
This is not an achievement any player would want. Expectations were high for the world number one T20I player, given his ranking.
Most Ducks by an Indian in a Single ICC Event
| Ducks | Player Name | Year | ICC Event |
| 3 | Kris Srikkanth | 1996 | ODI World Cup |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 2026 | T20 World Cup |
India has already qualified for the Super 8 stage, but Abhishek’s performance raises concerns. The team management hopes he can regain his confidence before the knockout stage begins.
Aryan Dutt celebrated his wicket energetically, as taking down a top batter in the early overs is a significant moment.
India still has strong batters, but they need their opener to score runs soon. Losing early wickets can complicate matters, especially with tougher challenges ahead in the Super 8 stage.
Now, experts are focusing on Abhishek Sharma to help him overcome his struggles in the T20 World Cup 2026.
