February 18, 2026
Abhishek Sharma, facing Aryan Dutt, could not open his account, getting out for 0 off 3 balls. This marks his third consecutive duck in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, highlighting a worrying dip in form for the right-hander.
Sharma, often relied upon as a steady contributor, has struggled to find rhythm in this tournament. He has repeatedly failed to provide India with the strong starts they need to build big totals.
Earlier, Amir had commented on Sharma, calling him a slogger for his aggressive intent at the top of the order. While Sharma has the talent to play explosive innings, his current form shows that this approach is backfiring, leaving India’s middle order to stabilize the innings under pressure.
With three ducks in a row, India’s top order has been inconsistent, and Sharma’s struggles add to the mounting concern. India will need him to regain form quickly if they hope to compete in the remaining ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches.