Abhishek Sharma Makes History as the World’s Fastest Batter

Abhishek Sharma has etched his name into cricket history as the world’s fastest batter to reach 1,000 runs in T20 internationals (T20Is). This remarkable achievement occurred on November 8, 2025, during the fifth T20 match between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Record-Breaking Achievement

The 24-year-old left-handed batsman from Amritsar made his T20I debut for India on July 6, 2024, against Zimbabwe. In the match, he needed just 11 runs to complete 1,000 runs, which he accomplished in the fourth over of India’s innings.

Abhishek Sharma managed this milestone in an astonishing 528 balls, surpassing the previous record held by fellow Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav.

Previous Record Holder

Before Sharma, the fastest to score 1,000 T20I runs was Suryakumar Yadav, who needed 573 balls. Other notable players in this category include:

• Phil Salt (England) – 599 balls
• Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 604 balls
• Finn Allen (New Zealand) – 609 balls
• Andre Russell (West Indies) – 609 balls

Significant Milestones

Abhishek Sharma is the 12th Indian player to cross the 1,000-run milestone in T20Is and the youngest Indian to achieve this feat. He accomplished this in just 29 matches, making him one of the joint-fastest Indian players to reach 1,000 runs in T20Is.

Top Indian T20I Run Scorers

Here are the leading run-scorers for India in T20Is:

The cricketing world has witnessed yet another milestone with Abhishek Sharma’s historic achievement. His record has set a new benchmark in the fast-paced format of the game and will inspire future generations of cricketers. With significant contributions to the team, Sharma’s potential appears limitless.