Abhishek Sharma falls for 8 at Harare — the ground where his India story began

New Delhi: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma's poor form was evident once again during the second match of the three-game T20 International series between India and Zimbabwe. Despite spending time at the crease, he failed to post a big score and returned to the pavilion after scoring only 8 runs. He has been unable to deliver the explosive starts expected of him. His string of failures has now led to doubts regarding his spot in the T20 team.

Report card of the last 5 innings

A look at the statistics from Abhishek Sharma's last five international innings reveals that his bat has been completely silent. Barring the 43-run knock against England on July 4, he has failed to make an impact in any match. Here are Abhishek Sharma's figures from his last five T20 innings:

8 runs vs Zimbabwe (July 26, 2026 – 2nd T20 of the series)

1 run (8 balls) vs Zimbabwe (July 23, 2026 – 1st T20)

3 runs (5 balls) vs England (July 11, 2026)

16 runs (14 balls) vs England (July 09, 2026)

10 runs (7 balls) vs England (July 07, 2026)

Growing concern for Team India

Abhishek Sharma's inconsistent form is becoming a headache for the Indian team management. Against a team like Zimbabwe, where young players have a great opportunity to stamp their authority, Abhishek is squandering his chances by getting out cheaply. If he does not regain his form soon, it will become very difficult for him to retain his place in the playing XI.