Young opener Abhishek Sharma reached a major milestone during the fifth T20I against Australia at The Gabba, becoming the second-fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20 internationals.
Abhishek achieved the feat in just 28 innings, surpassing the likes of KL Rahul (29 innings), Suryakumar Yadav (31 innings), and Rohit Sharma (40 innings). Only Virat Kohli has reached the landmark quicker, having done so in 27 innings.
The milestone highlights Abhishek’s rapid rise as one of India’s most explosive T20 batters. Since making his debut, the left-hander has consistently impressed with his aggressive stroke play and ability to dominate both pace and spin.
With this achievement, Abhishek has now joined elite company, underlining his growing importance in India’s T20 setup ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
