'Once in a lifetime player': Abhishek Sharma astonishes fans as his blazing 84 sets up India's win over New Zealand in 1st T20I

January 21, 2026

Abhishek Sharma delivered a remarkable performance in the first T20I against New Zealand, scoring 84 runs off just 35 balls, which helped India secure a 48-run victory. His innings included eight sixes and five boundaries, setting a new world record and surpassing Andre Russell's previous mark for the fastest 84 in T20Is.

Credit: Abhishek Sharma was outstanding again as he smashed 84 off just 35 balls to help India win the first match against New Zealand.

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India won the first T20I against New Zealand by 48 runs.
Abhishek Sharma scored 84 runs off 35 balls, achieving a strike rate of 240.
He hit eight sixes, breaking the record for the most sixes by an Indian in T20Is.
Sharma became the first player to surpass Andre Russell's record for the fastest 84 in T20 cricket.
His innings helped India set a total of 238 runs.

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'Once in a lifetime player': Abhishek Sharma astonishes fans as his blazing 84 sets up India's win over New Zealand in 1st T20I

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