IND v BAN, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma fails again in forgettable series vs Bangladesh

India vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma failed to trouble the scorers much in Hyderabad on Saturday. The young opener has struggled to find consistency in his nascent T20I career.

In Short

• Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 4 in the third T20I in Hyderabad
• Abhishek managed 35 runs in three matches in the series against Bangladesh
• Abhishek has struggled for consistency in his nascent T20I career

Young opener Abhishek Sharma wasted another opportunity to make a mark as he was dismissed as early as the second over of the third T20I between India and Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday. Abhishek managed just four runs before he was dismissed by Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the pacer's first over at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Abhishek Sharma went for a a pull shot in the first delivery of the third over. However, he only managed a top edge that was wonderfully taken in the mid-wicket region by Mahedi Hasan. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who was on air, noted that Abhishek was not in a position to hit the ball into the stands as he was cramped for room by the young Bangladesh fast bowler. The ball hit the maker's name and ballooned into the night sky.

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Abhishek Sharma looked disappointed, knowing fully well that he fluffed an opportunity to get a big score and cement his place in the XI ion T20I cricket. Abhishek got starts in the first two T20Is in Gwalior and Delhi, but he managed just 16 and 15, respectively.

Abhishek Sharma hit a hundred in his maiden T20I series in Zimbabwe, but he has not managed to go past 20 in any of his other seven innings in the shortest format of the game.

ABHISHEK SHARMA'S SCORES IN T20Is

1. 0 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
2. 100 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
3. 10 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
4. 14 vs Zimbabwe in Harare
5. 16 vs Bangladesh in Gwalior
6. 15 vs Bangladesh in Delhi
7. 4 vs Bangladesh in Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma has made a name for himself by going all guns blazing at the top of the order. However, the young Punjab batter might have to temper his starts at the top of the order. Abhishek faces stiff competition for the opening spot. While Sanju Samson, who was promoted to open against Bangladesh has made a mark, India also have Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad as strong contenders for the top-order spots.

In IPL 2024, Abhishek Sharma amassed an impressive 484 runs in just 16 matches with a remarkable strike rate of 204. He achieved this feat despite facing fewer than 30 balls in each innings, a rare accomplishment in franchise T20 cricket.

Sharma's opening partnerships with Travis Head were pivotal for SRH. His aggressive approach at the top of the order set the tone for the team, allowing Head to play a more anchoring role. Sharma's fearlessness and ability to score rapidly have put immense pressure on the opposition, making him a valuable asset to the team.