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IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma Falls for Third Consecutive Duck

Abhishek Sharma now holds the record for most ducks by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup and matches the all-time record with three consecutive ducks.

  • On Wednesday, February 18, Abhishek Sharma, World No.1 batter, was dismissed for a third consecutive duck by Aryan Dutt at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
  • The numbers for India now list Abhishek Sharma with three ducks in 2026, the most by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup edition.
  • At the toss, SKY noted India chose to bat first and made two changes after the 61-run win against Pakistan, with Arshdeep replacing Kuldeep and Washington coming in.
  • After the dismissal, records show Abhishek Sharma has now surpassed the two-duck mark, joining Nehra, Kohli, and Patel in unwanted tournament records.
  • Abhishek now joins a rare list of players who have three ducks in one Men's T20 World Cup, including Richie Berrington, Regis Chakabva, and Andre Fletcher.
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Abhishek Sharma's poor form continued in the T20 World Cup. He was dismissed for a duck against the Netherlands on Wednesday (February 18), marking his third consecutive duck in this T20 World Cup. Overall, Abhishek has yet to open his account in the World Cup.

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The Hindu broke the news in India on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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