Abhishek Sharma’s great record shattered in 20 days, this dreaded New Zealand player created history

Delhi: Last Tuesday, New Zealand defeated UAE by 10 wickets in its second match in the T20 World Cup 2026. The opening batsmen from the Kiwi team performed brilliantly. The pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen had destroyed the UAE bowlers. During his stormy batting, Allen has destroyed a great record of Abhishek Sharma, which he had made only 20 days ago.

Finn Allen shatters Abhishek Sharma’s record

In fact, New Zealand’s stylish player Allen has made the record of scoring 5000 runs in the fewest number of balls in the T20 format. He has achieved this feat in 2854 balls. Earlier this big record was in the name of Abhishek (made on January 21, 2026). He faced 2898 balls to complete 5000 runs in T20 format. Ellen has now captured the first position by defeating Abhishek.

Top-5 players who scored fastest 5000 runs in T20 (according to balls)

Finn Allen (New Zealand): 2854 balls
Abhishek Sharma (India): 2898 balls
Andre Russell (West Indies): 2942 balls
Tim David (Australia): 3127 balls
Will Jacks (England): 3196 balls

Allen’s performance against Dubai

In the match against Dubai, New Zealand had a target of 174 runs to win, which it achieved in the 16th over itself without losing any wicket. Allen had scored unbeaten 84 runs in 50 balls, which included 5 fours and as many sixes. On the other hand, his partner Seifert had scored unbeaten 89 runs in 42 balls with the help of 12 fours and 3 sixes.

When is New Zealand’s next match?

Mitchell Santner’s team is occupying the top position in its Group-D with 2 wins. Now the next match of the Kiwi team will be against South Africa, which is to be played on 14 February. By winning this match, New Zealand will enter the Super-8.

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