Ahmedabad, March 8 -- India's openers produced a breathtaking display in the 2026 T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a record powerplay score of 92/0 against New Zealand and sending a statement to the cricketing world.
After two quiet overs yielding just 12 runs, the openers exploded over the next four, adding 80 runs without loss. Abhishek Sharma was sensational, racing to a fifty off just 18 balls, timing every shot to perfection and punishing the Kiwi seamers, who struggled with line, length, and a series of costly wides.
India's aggressive start also propelled them to one of the fastest team centuries in T20 World Cup knockout history, reaching 100 in just 7.2 overs. This ranks ahead of New Zealand's 100 in 7.5 ...