Indian batter Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, playing a decisive role in India’s emphatic victory. The left-handed batter smashed 52 runs off just 21 balls, including three sixes and six fours, helping India post a massive 255-run total in the title clash.

India eventually secured the trophy with a 96-run victory, but what caught everyone’s attention after the match was Abhishek Sharma’s surprising revelation about the bat he used in the final.

Borrowed Bat Brings Fortune

After the match, Abhishek revealed that he did not use his own bat in the final. Instead, he borrowed one from teammate Shivam Dube.

“Today I batted with Shivam Dube’s bat. In the morning I felt like trying something different. Gill wasn’t with me, so I went to Dube and picked up his bat,” Abhishek said after the victory.

The unusual move turned out to be a lucky charm for the young batter.

Fastest Half-Century of the Tournament

Abhishek Sharma reached his half-century in just 18 balls, registering the fastest fifty of the tournament. During the innings, he also stitched a 98-run partnership with Sanju Samson, which laid the foundation for India’s massive total.

Tournament Struggles Before the Final

Interestingly, Abhishek Sharma had a difficult tournament before the final. Despite being ranked among the world’s top T20 batters, he scored 141 runs in the tournament at an average of 17.6 and was dismissed for zero three times, recording one of the lowest batting averages among top-order players.

However, when it mattered most, the batter rose to the occasion and played a match-winning knock in the final, helping India national cricket team lift the T20 World Cup trophy.

A Turnaround Moment

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive innings in the final not only silenced critics but also became one of the defining moments of India’s championship-winning campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup.