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Abhishek switches off before turning on the style

Abhishek’s assault was so good that the Men in Maroon immediately switched to damage-limitation mode: he raced to his 14th T20I half-century off just 18 deliveries

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:03 PM
Abhishek switches off before turning on the style
Key Things to Know
  • Abhishek Sharma adapted his usual aggressive style to score a match-winning 69 runs against the West Indies.
  • India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I held in Indore.
  • Sharma adjusted his approach early against Roston Chase before reaching his half-century in 18 balls.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Abhishek Sharma adapted his aggressive approach to score 69 runs and guide India to a 14-run victory against the West Indies in the third T20I in Indore. The opening batter started cautiously against spinner Roston Chase and pacer Shamar Joseph before launching an assault, reaching his half-century in just 18 deliveries.

Speaking after the win, Sharma credited opposition-specific preparation and deliberate pacing for his match-winning knock. West Indies bowler Shamar Springer acknowledged Sharma's dominance, noting that their bowling attack was forced into defensive damage limitation.

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