Indian cricket team's explosive batsman Abhishek Sharma is standing on the threshold of making a world record in T20 International cricket. He will have a chance to create history in the second T20 match against West Indies. Abhishek is just 53 runs away from completing 2000 runs in T20 International. If he achieves this feat, he can become the batsman to score 2000 T20 International runs in the fewest balls.

The second T20 match between India and West Indies will be played on Friday, October 9 in Ranchi. This match can be very important for Abhishek Sharma in terms of personal record.

Abhishek Sharma can create history after scoring 53 runs

Abhishek Sharma has so far scored 1947 runs in 63 T20 International matches. He has faced 997 balls during this period. Now he needs 53 runs to complete 2000 runs.

If Abhishek crosses this figure in Ranchi, he can hold the record of scoring the fastest 2000 runs in T20 International. Currently this record is in the name of Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav.

Opportunity to break Suryakumar Yadav's record

Suryakumar Yadav tops the list of batsmen who have completed 2000 runs in the fewest balls in T20 International.

He achieved this feat in 1164 balls.

Abhishek Sharma has played 997 balls so far. In such a situation, he will have to score 53 runs within the next 167 balls to break Suryakumar's record. If he achieves this figure within the stipulated number of balls, he can create a new world record.

2000 runs in fewest balls in T20I

• 1164 balls – Suryakumar Yadav
• 1283 balls – Aaron Finch
• 1304 balls – Glenn Maxwell

Abhishek Sharma is in a position to add a new name to this list.

However, to make the record, he will have to achieve this feat with his batting in Ranchi.

Strike rate more than 195, 3 centuries and 13 half-centuries

Abhishek Sharma is known for his aggressive batting in T20 International. So far he has scored 1947 runs in 63 matches at a strike rate of 195.28.

He has three centuries and 13 half-centuries to his name.

His fast batting plays an important role in giving the Indian team a strong start in the powerplay. Even before this, Abhishek has made the record of hitting fastest sixes in T20 cricket.

Second T20 between India and West Indies in Ranchi today

The second match of the five-match T20 series between India and West Indies will be played on October 9 at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. The match will start at 7 pm Indian time.

In the first T20 match, India defeated West Indies by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Now in the second match, Team India will look to strengthen its lead.

Special attention will be kept on the performance of Abhishek Sharma in this match to be held in Ranchi. He has a chance to not only complete 2000 runs but also create a new record by achieving this feat in the fewest number of balls.

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