Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
India all-rounder Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books after registering the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday.
The left-arm spinner returned figures of 3/17, surpassing every Indian opener to produce the finest bowling performance in the shortest format. His spell came as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 90 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Abhishek's effort now sits alongside two iconic performances by Indian openers across formats. Vinoo Mankad continues to hold the record in Tests with his remarkable 8/52 against Pakistan in 1952, while Ravi Shastri's 5/15 against Australia in 1991 remains the best by an Indian opener in ODIs.
Best bowling figures by an Indian opener:
Tests: Vinoo Mankad – 8/52 vs Pakistan (1952) ODIs: Ravi Shastri – 5/15 vs Australia (1991)…
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