Asian Games 2026: Abhishek Sharma Unleashes Blistering 61 Off 28 With 7 Sixes Against Pakistan, Equals Yuvraj Singh’s Record | Watch
Aichi-Nagoya: India opener Abhishek Sharma continued his impressive run against Pakistan as he smashed a 28-ball 61 in the men's cricket gold medal match at the 2026 Asian Games, equalling Yuvraj Singh's record for most sixes in an innings in India-Pakistan T20Is. Extreme Powerplay Mode: ⚡ Abhishek Sharma went all-in from Ball 1 to set the tone for a high score! Watch Pakistan vs India in the…
In the men's cricket gold medal match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India's opener Abhishek Sharma displayed blistering form, scoring a whirlwind 61 off just 28 balls. This feat saw him join the elite club of players with the most sixes in an innings against Pakistan, equaling the record set by Yuvraj Singh back in 2012.
Abhishek's seven sixes and three fours were delivered at an impressive strike rate of 217.68. His tally of seven sixes in the match pushed his overall count to 14 sixes against Pakistan in T20Is, surpassing the previous record of 11 held by Virat Kohli. Abhishek's performance was instrumental in India's strong total of 211/6, with his partnership with Tilak Varma (51* off 22) playing a key role in the victory.
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