Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, scoring 52 runs off just 21 balls to help India secure a dominant victory. The opener later revealed he used Shivam Dube’s bat in the match, calling it a lucky decision.
Abhishek Sharma Reveals He Used Shivam Dube’s Bat in T20 World Cup Final
New Delhi: Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma performed brilliantly in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, playing a key role in Team India's victory. Abhishek, who struggled throughout the tournament, played a blistering innings of 52 runs off 21 balls in the final. His innings included six fours and three sixes. Thanks to Abhishek's explosive batting, India posted a mammoth total of 255 runs, ultimately winning the match by 96 runs and winning the title.
After the match, Abhishek Sharma made an interesting revelation. He revealed that he batted with Shivam Dube's bat in the final, not his own. Abhishek said, "Today I batted with Shivam Dube's bat. In the morning, I felt I should try something different. Shubman Gill wasn't with me, so I went to Dube and played with his bat. I thank him for that."
This decision of Abhishek's proved extremely beneficial, and he played a brilliant innings, putting the team in a strong position.
Abhishek Sharma scored a half-century in just 18 balls in the final, the fastest half-century of the T20 World Cup 2026. His aggressive batting put the opposition bowlers under immense pressure. He also shared a crucial 98-run partnership with Sanju Samson, laying a strong foundation for India's victory.
However, Abhishek Sharma's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 was initially poor. He was dismissed for zero three times during the tournament and his average was also very low. Considered the world's number one batsman, Abhishek scored only 141 runs in the entire tournament, with a batting average of 17.6, the lowest among the team's batsmen.
Despite struggling throughout the tournament, Abhishek Sharma made a remarkable comeback in the final and answered his critics with his explosive batting. His innings played a decisive role in India's victory and proved that big-time players can truly showcase their potential. Abhishek Sharma's innings will be remembered for a long time after Team India's impressive victory.
