{
  "id": 13732661,
  "title": "Abhishek Sharma Smashes Blistering 18-Ball Fifty, Becomes Fastest To 2,000 T20I Runs In IND vs WI 3rd T20I",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/abhishek-sharma-smashes-blistering-18-ball-fifty-becomes-fastest-to-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:06:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/abhishek-sharma-smashes-blistering-18-ball-fifty-becomes-fastest-to-2000-t20i-runs-in-ind-vs-wi-3rd-t20i"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the third T20I between India and West Indies, Abhishek Sharma made history by becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in T20 internationals. The aggressive left-hander smashed an exhilarating 18-ball fifty, highlighting his explosive batting skills. Sharma's remarkable innings put him in the company of Indian greats such as Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. He reached this milestone with a scintillating 5-0-50 in just 1024 balls, outpacing his former captain Suryakumar Yadav by 140 balls. Sharma had previously scored 21 and 20 runs in the first two matches of the series against West Indies.",
  "summary": "Abhishek Sharma scripted history in the third T20I between India and West Indies, becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in T20 internationals. The explosive left-hander smashed a blistering 18-ball half-century, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess. He joins a select list of Indian batters to the milestone - joining the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}