Berliner Tageblatt - India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup

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India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup / Photo: © AFP

India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup

SPORTS 18.02.2026

India opener Abhishek Sharma was bowled without scoring against the Netherlands on Wednesday, his third duck in a row at the T20 World Cup.

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The left-handed Abhishek, the world's number one T20 international batsman in the ICC rankings, had his stumps splattered third ball by off-spinner Aryan Dutt in Ahmedabad, leaving the home fans at the world's biggest cricket stadium stunned.

The 25-year-old Abhishek is yet to score a run in the tournament in three appearances.

He missed the second Group A match against Namibia with a stomach infection.

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had said that Abhishek had "a clear plan and clear mindset" ahead of the game and he was not worried about his form.

India's next assignment is their first match in the Super Eights on Sunday against South Africa at the same Ahmedabad venue.

M.Odermatt--BTB

Berliner Tageblatt - India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup

India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup

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