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Abhishek Sharma Sets Unwanted Record With 7 Ducks in 2026
Sharma's binary scoring pattern is disrupting team run rates and shifting betting lines. His ability to counter high-pace bowling remains the key test.
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A Record to Forget
Abhishek Sharma has entered the history books for the wrong reasons. A first-ball dismissal against the Rajasthan Royals, courtesy of a Jofra Archer delivery, marked his seventh duck in T20 cricket during the 2026 calendar year. This tally pushes him past the previous records held by Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson, establishing a new, difficult benchmark for top-order instability.
The Numbers Behind the Slump
Consistency remains the primary challenge for Sharma this season. While explosive, his scoring pattern has become increasingly binary. Observers have described his current form as behaving like an on and off button, where he either finds the boundary with ease or returns to the pavilion without troubling the scorers.
Comparison of Recent T20 Duck Tallies
| Player | Ducks in 2026 (Calendar Year) |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 7 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 |
| Sanju Samson | 6 |