In a disappointing turn of events during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma faced a golden duck in India’s match against the USA. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday when he was dismissed on the second ball of the second over by Ali Khan. Although Abhishek struck the ball well, it was caught by Sanjay Krishnamurthi in deep cover, marking a challenging debut for the young opener.
This dismissal places Abhishek within a rare group of Indian cricketers. He has now become the fifth player to record a duck in their T20 World Cup debut, joining notable names such as Gautam Gambhir, Ashish Nehra, Shardul Thakur, and Deepak Hooda. Notably, both Nehra and Abhishek experienced golden ducks, adding to the unfortunate distinction.
Despite the setback, Abhishek’s T20 career remains impressive. This match marked his 174th appearance in T20 cricket, during which he has recorded a total of 5,100 runs at an average of 33.11 and a stellar strike rate of 173.52. In his T20 International journey, he has played 39 matches, scoring 1,297 runs, with an average of 36.02 and an exceptional strike rate of 194.45, although he has encountered four ducks in T20Is.
Looking ahead, there remains hope for Abhishek Sharma. His considerable talent and ability to score runs quickly indicate that he has the potential to make significant contributions to the Indian team in the ongoing tournament. Fans and analysts are undoubtedly eager to see how he responds in the upcoming matches as he aims for a strong comeback in this critical T20 World Cup.