Abhishek Sharma passes Yadav for fastest T20I 2,000

Abhishek Sharma record in T20 moved past Suryakumar Yadav, who needed 1,164 balls, after the India opener also struck a fifty in 18 deliveries.

Abhishek Sharma reached 2,000 T20 international runs in 1,024 balls, a new world record by balls faced.

Former captain Suryakumar Yadav had taken 1,164 balls to reach 2,000.

Express also reported that Sharma scored a fifty in 18 balls and put the bowlers under pressure.

The Express excerpt leaves out the opponent, the venue and the match date.

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