India has performed well in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, reaching the Super 8 stage without any losses. However, opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has faced a tough time in the tournament.
The left-handed batsman has recorded three ducks in a row. He got out for 0 against the USA (0 off 1), Pakistan (0 off 4), and the Netherlands (0 off 3), becoming the first Indian player to achieve this feat in T20 World Cup history.
His dismissal against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad highlighted his struggles. He attempted to be aggressive from the start but lost his wicket early. His fast-scoring, fearless style typically defines his play, but it has not brought success in this tournament so far.
In 2026, Abhishek has amassed five ducks in just eight T20I matches, tying with Sanju Samson for the most T20I ducks in a single year.
Rare List of Consecutive Ducks in T20Is
| Player | Team | Consecutive Ducks | Period |
| Abdullah Shafique | Pakistan | 4 | 2020-2023 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistan | 3 | 2012 |
| Saim Ayub | Pakistan | 3 | 2025 |
| ADS Fletcher | West Indies | 3 | 2009 |
| Moeen Ali | England | 3 | 2015-2016 |
| Dimuth/MD Shanaka | Sri Lanka | 3 | 2017/2024 |
| Luke Ronchi | New Zealand | 3 | 2017-2018 |
| Kyle Jarvis | Zimbabwe | 3 | 2011-2012 |
| Washington Sundar | India | 3 | 2019-2020 |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 3 | 2026* |
| LB Williams | South Africa | 3 | 2023-2024 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 3 | 2024 |
| PVD Chameera | Sri Lanka | 3 | 2025-2026 |
Can He Bounce Back In Super 8?
Despite his struggles, Abhishek’s performance does not impact India’s overall progress in the tournament. The team hopes he can regain his form during the Super 8 stage.
His skills allow him to make quick improvements, and India’s upcoming crucial matches will need him to perform at his best, starting strong at the beginning of innings.
