With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 underway, India’s matches at the iconic Wankhede Stadium have added extra attention. One player whose name stands out at this venue is young left-hand opener Abhishek Sharma, who produced a historic performance here that still remains one of the biggest T20I knocks at the ground.
As India continue their World Cup campaign at Wankhede, Abhishek record at this venue highlights why he is seen as a dangerous powerplay batter.
Abhishek Sharma T20I Record at Wankhede Stadium
Abhishek Sharma has played only one T20 International at this venue, but that single innings turned into a record-breaking performance.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 135 | 135.00 | 250.00 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
His strike rate of 250 reflects complete domination over the bowling attack.
Match-by-Match Performance
Abhishek’s memorable knock came against England in 2025.
| Date | Opponent | Batting Position | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2025 | England | No. 2 | 135 | 54 | 250.00 | c Archer b Adil Rashid |
He reached his century in just 37 balls, making it one of the fastest T20I hundreds by an Indian batter.
Key Highlights from the 135-Run Knock
- One of the highest individual T20I scores for India
- Second-fastest T20I century for India (37 balls)
- 13 sixes and 7 fours in the innings
- Helped India post a massive 247/9, leading to a dominant victory
- One of the most destructive powerplay performances by an Indian opener
This innings established Abhishek as a high-impact player capable of changing the game within a few overs.
Abhishek Sharma’s T20I record at Wankhede Stadium is based on just one innings, but the 135 off 54 balls remains one of the most explosive performances at the venue. With the T20 World Cup 2026 matches being played here, his past success makes him one of India’s key players to watch.
