The second match of the five-game T20 series between India and England moves to Old Trafford in Manchester, and once again all eyes are on opener Abhishek Sharma. The series opener was played at Chester-le-Street, where Abhishek struck a fine half-century, though the match had to be called off due to rain after the Indian innings had finished. Heading into the second T20I, if Abhishek carries that form forward, he is in line to achieve two separate big feats in the same match, one tied to Hardik Pandya and the other to Suryakumar Yadav.
Just two sixes away from going past Hardik
Abhishek Sharma's record against England in T20 Internationals has been outstanding so far. In 7 matches, he has scored 347 runs at an average of nearly 50, including one century and two half-centuries. He has not been short of power either, having already hit 26 sixes against England. If Abhishek manages just two more sixes in the second T20I at Old Trafford, he will move past Hardik Pandya to become the Indian batter with the most sixes against England in T20Is. Hardik currently holds that record with a total of 27 sixes against England in the format.
Indian batters with the most sixes against England in T20Is
- Hardik Pandya, 27 sixes
- Abhishek Sharma, 26 sixes
- Virat Kohli, 19 sixes
- Rohit Sharma, 18 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav, 18 sixes
Just 14 runs to leapfrog Suryakumar Yadav
Beyond the six-hitting record, Abhishek also has a shot at a big landmark with the bat in terms of runs. The record for the most runs by an Indian against England in T20Is belongs to Virat Kohli, who has scored 648 runs. Abhishek Sharma currently sits fifth on that list with 347 runs. Should he score 14 runs in the second T20I, he will move past Suryakumar Yadav, who occupies the fourth spot, and climb a place higher on the list.
Indian players with the most runs against England in T20Is
- Virat Kohli, 648 runs
- Rohit Sharma, 467 runs
- Hardik Pandya, 441 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav, 360 runs
- Abhishek Sharma, 347 runs
Taken together, these numbers make it clear that the second T20I at Old Trafford is a big opportunity for Abhishek Sharma to rewrite history with the bat. After his half-century in the opening match, fans will be hoping he seizes the moment and claims both records for himself.
