Abhishek Sharma on the Verge of Surpassing MS Dhoni's T20I Runs

Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of surpassing MS Dhoni's T20I run total, needing just 29 more runs to achieve this milestone. With an impressive record of 1589 runs in 49 innings, Sharma's journey has been marked by significant performances, including a century in his second T20I match. As he continues to shine in international cricket, this article delves into his achievements and compares him with other top Indian T20I run-scorers, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Read on to explore the details of his remarkable career.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 5, 2026, 21:31 IST

Abhishek Sharma's Impressive T20I Journey

Abhishek Sharma is nearing a significant milestone in T20I cricket, just 29 runs shy of surpassing MS Dhoni in a prestigious batting record. The left-handed batsman has accumulated 1589 runs in 49 innings over 50 matches in his burgeoning career. Dhoni, who led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, concluded his T20I career with 1617 runs from 85 innings across 98 games, primarily known for his role as a finisher in many successful matches for India. In contrast, Abhishek, who opens the batting, has the opportunity to face more deliveries.

Making his T20I debut against Zimbabwe after the 2024 T20 World Cup, Abhishek initially struggled, scoring a duck in his first outing. However, he quickly rebounded, scoring a century in his second match. Despite facing challenges in subsequent games against Bangladesh and South Africa, he managed to score 79 runs in the first T20I against England. His standout performance came in the final T20I in Mumbai, where he scored 135 runs. His all-round abilities helped him secure a spot in the Asia Cup squad, where he has consistently performed well.

Abhishek's remarkable performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, where he scored 52 runs off just 21 balls, further solidified his reputation. With a total of 1589 runs, he boasts two centuries and 11 fifties, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 192.83.

Top T20I Run-Scorers for India

Leading the list of India's highest T20I run-scorers is Rohit Sharma, who has amassed 4231 runs in 159 matches, including five centuries and 32 half-centuries. Following him is Virat Kohli, with 4188 runs in 117 innings. Both Rohit and Kohli retired from T20I cricket after clinching the 2024 T20 World Cup title. In third place is Suryakumar Yadav, who has scored 3272 runs in 107 innings. After leading India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup, he was removed from captaincy and subsequently dropped from the T20I squad, marking a potential end to his international career.