During this a rare and interesting moment came to light Third T20I between India and New Zealand On Sunday in Guwahati, many New Zealand players were seen checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat on the field. The incident happened after a tremendous attack from Abhishek, which forced India to chase an impressive target and left the spectators stunned.
The unusual scene added to an already memorable evening at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where India produced one of their most aggressive batting performances in T20I history, chasing the target of 155 in just 10 overs.
After the match, New Zealand players checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat while playing.
After Abhishek’s extraordinary hitting, Devon Conway and jacob duffy He was seen examining the bats of the Indian batsmen for some time on the field.
Such shenanigans are common during cricket matches and it highlights how disastrous Abhishek’s strokeplay has been in recent times. His clean ball-striking and innate power aroused curiosity among the players in the touring party.
Here is the video:
New Zealand players checking the bat of Abhishek Sharma. 🤣
||Yuvraj Singh ||Suryakumar Yadav|| pic.twitter.com/wOeEXUvmy2
– Amardeep Kushwah (@AmardeepKushwah20) 25 January 2026
Absolutely excellent, with 10 overs to spare! 👍
8 wicket stormy victory #TeamIndia In Guwahati 🥳
they clinch #INDvNZ With an unassailable lead of 3⃣-0⃣ in the T20 series 👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/YzRfqi0li2@IDFCFIRSTBANK pic.twitter.com/zgp3FIz2o4
– BCCI (@BCCI) 25 January 2026
Abhishek’s innings was notable not only for its impact but also for how close it came to rewriting history. The left-handed batsman completed his half-century in just 14 balls and missed Yuvraj Singh’s record of the fastest T20I half-century by just two balls.
Despite falling slightly short of the milestone, Abhishek’s innings played a vital role in dismantling the New Zealand bowling attack during the powerplay. His fearless determination ensured that India took control of the contest in the first few overs, effectively sealing the result long before the end.
Powerplay to remember
India’s approach at the top was relentless. The hosts scored 94 runs for 2 wickets in the powerplay and registered their second highest score in the powerplay in T20 Internationals. The only higher effort is the 95 he scored earlier against England, underlining the scale of India’s dominance in Guwahati.
With the required run rate quickly gone, New Zealand were left looking for answers as the boundaries flowed freely. The aggressive start ensured that the target was never lost, allowing India to complete the target in double the time.
Abhishek reflects on his role as a batsman
Speaking after the match, Abhishek stressed that his aggressive style stems from the team’s clarity and belief. He explained that consistently executing the team’s plans is the primary objective, even though it is not always easy.
“That’s what my team wants from me, and that’s what I want to do all the time,” Abhishek said during the press conference after the match. He also highlighted the mental aspect of T20 batting and the importance of a supportive dressing room environment.
On the subject of Yuvraj Singh’s record, Abhishek acknowledged its difficulty, described it as an extraordinary benchmark and said that modern T20 cricket is constantly pushing boundaries. He suggested that with the way the batsmen have been performing in the series, there are more exciting moments to come.
“It is more than impossible for anyone, but still, you never know. Any batsman can do it because I think all the batsmen have been batting really well in this series as well and it is going to be fun going forward.” Added Abhishek.
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