Brisbane, Nov 8
Abhishek Sharma made history by hitting 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals, setting new world and Indian records. He achieved the feat during India’s fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series against Australia as the two sides squared off here at The Gabba on Saturday.
Additionally, Abhishek almost broke Virat Kohli's record, who achieved 1,000 runs in 27 innings over 29 matches. Abhishek reached the milestone in 28 innings. Therefore, Abhishek is the fastest Indian to 1,000 runs in T20Is based on matches played.
India's Sanju Samson (995 runs) and Tilak Varma (991 runs) are close to reaching the 1,000-run mark in T20I cricket, but neither made it to India’s playing XI in the fifth and deciding T20I against Australia.