Abhishek Sharma made history by taking three wickets in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. He became the first Indian opener to take three wickets in a T20I, and also equaled Virender Sehwag’s unique record after 14 years in international cricket.
IND vs ZIM, Abhishek Sharma record: Team India performed brilliantly in the second T20 match played between India and Zimbabwe in Harare, registering a big win by 90 runs. Many players played crucial roles in this match, but young all-rounder Abhishek Sharma grabbed the most headlines with his all-round performance. He may not have played a big innings with the bat, but he performed such amazing feats with the ball that he secured him a place in the pages of history.
Abhishek Sharma not only devastated Zimbabwe’s batting with his brilliant bowling, but also equaled a 14-year-old Indian record. He became only the second player after Virender Sehwag to take a three-wicket haul as an Indian opener in international cricket, and the first Indian opener to do so in T20 Internationals.
THE ALLROUNDER – ABHISHEK SHARMA.🤯
Abhishek Sharma becomes first opener to take 3 wickets in a T20I game for India. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/JKfwKj1XCa
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) July 26, 2026
IND vs ZIM: History created as an opener in T20 Internationals
Abhishek Sharma took 3 wickets for just 17 runs in 2.5 overs in this match. He dismissed Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, and Richard Ngarwa. This is also his best bowling performance of his T20 International career.
IND vs ZIM: Virender Sehwag’s record repeated after 14 years
Previously, this feat was achieved by former Indian explosive opener Virender Sehwag on February 26, 2012, in a Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series ODI against Australia. In that match, played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sehwag took 3 wickets for 43 runs in 9 overs. Now, nearly 14 years later, Abhishek Sharma has equaled his achievement by taking 3 wickets as an Indian opener in international cricket.
IND vs ZIM: Bat failed to deliver, ball became the hero of the match
Abhishek Sharma remained quiet in this match, scoring just 8 runs off 8 balls. However, when captain Shreyas Iyer handed him the ball, he bowled a brilliant spell, becoming India’s most successful bowler, and his all-round performance changed the course of the match.
IND vs ZIM: Played a key role in India’s big win
Despite Virender Sehwag’s brilliant bowling performance, India lost to Australia in 2012. However, Abhishek Sharma’s lethal bowling led to Team India’s victory this time. Under his leadership, the Indian bowlers kept Zimbabwe under complete pressure, and India won the match by a massive 90-run margin, making a strong comeback in the series.