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Abhishek Sharma’s Blistering Knock Draws Big Reactions After Lone Fight
By CricShots - Oct 31, 2025 5:26 pm
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Abhishek Sharma once again showcased his explosive talent in India’s otherwise disappointing batting performance during the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October 31. The young left-hander played a lone hand with a scintillating 68 off just 37 balls, guiding India to a modest total of 125 after the visitors collapsed early against a fiery Australian pace attack.

Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma looked like playing on a different pitch

Coming in under pressure, Abhishek displayed remarkable poise and confidence, counterattacking with a range of stylish strokes. His innings was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and power — featuring audacious off-side slashes, crisp check drives, and graceful lofted shots. The 23-year-old raced to a 23-ball half-century, marking a memorable knock in his first-ever appearance at the iconic MCG, even as wickets kept tumbling around him.

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What stood out was Abhishek’s smart footwork and ability to adjust to the pace and bounce of the Melbourne pitch. He consistently looked to score, taking calculated risks to keep the scoreboard moving while his partners struggled to rotate the strike. Former cricketers and experts were quick to applaud his brilliance. “Abhishek Sharma is seriously NEXT LEVEL,” tweeted Kevin Pietersen, while Irfan Pathan hailed him, writing, “Abhishek Sharma playing on a different pitch? Brilliant half-century.”

Despite his efforts, India’s innings lost momentum as the lower order failed to offer much resistance. Abhishek tried to push the score forward, smashing Xavier Bartlett for a six and a four in the death overs before eventually falling short of taking India past 130.

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Earlier, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood ripped through India’s top order with a spell of 3/13, including 15 dot balls, leaving the Men in Blue struggling at 49/5. Suryakumar Yadav’s side never recovered, but Abhishek’s fighting knock stood out as the only silver lining in an otherwise forgettable batting display in Melbourne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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