Asked about his six-hitting ability and his willingness to charge at the bowlers, Abhishek joked that he did not have many shots in his arsenal. When the presenter laughed at his response, the opener reiterated that he only had a few shots, which he had practised extensively and tried to perfect.
"It is always about me backing my shots. I don't have a lot of shots, I just have a few shots and I practise a lot and execute them," Abhishek Sharma said at the end of the match.
India vs New Zealand: 1st T20I Highlights
The left-hander was once again at the centre of India's powerplay assault, even as the team lost two early wickets. Abhishek smashed eight sixes in the innings, targeting the straight and midwicket boundaries and punishing anything pitched up in his hitting arc.
Asked about his high-risk approach, Abhishek said he always put the team first. He explained that his role was to maximise the powerplay, which allowed the team to settle into a natural rhythm after the first six overs.
"I don't feel it is high-risk. I would not say it is my comfort zone. But it is about putting the team first. They want to use the first six overs. That's what I practise before the game. If you see, all the main bowlers from all teams bowl in the first three overs. If we score in those, we have the upper hand," the batter added.
The No.1 T20I batter will be in focus throughout the 5-match T20I series. Abhishek is gearing up to play his first.
Abhishek Sharma’s "Nagpur carnage" occurred during the 1st T20I against New Zealand on January 21, 2026.
His self-deprecating joke during the post-match ceremony has since gone viral among fans:
The "Limited Shots" Joke
When the presenter asked about his incredible range and the ease with which he was hitting sixes, Abhishek smiled and said:
"I don't have a lot of shots. I just have a few shots, and I practice them a lot and try to execute them well."
The comment drew laughter from the presenter and fans alike, given that he had just dismantled the New Zealand attack with a wide array of strokes across the ground.
Highlights of the "Nagpur Carnage"
Abhishek's innings was a masterclass in power-hitting that set several milestones:
Record Pace: He reached his half-century in just 22 balls, the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian against New Zealand.
6 5000-Run Club: During this knock, he became the fastest player ever (by balls faced) to reach 5,000 T20 runs, surpassing Andre Russell's long-standing record.
7 Team Total: His 84 helped India post 238/7, their highest-ever T20I total against the Black Caps.
8 World Ranking: This performance cemented his status as the No. 1 ranked T20I batter in the world heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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The Impact
The "Nagpur carnage" was seen as a major relief for the Indian team management. With captain Suryakumar Yadav also finding touch (32 off 22) and Rinku Singh finishing strong (44* off 20), India secured a 48-run victory and signaled that their "hyper-aggressive" batting style is ready for the World Cup starting in February.
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