NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma’s silent run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 continued against Pakistan national cricket team as the left-hander failed to open his account for the second time in the tournament.

After India were invited to bat first, expectations were high from Abhishek to provide a flying start. It was a big occasion and the team needed early momentum. But once again, he failed to fire.

Another soft dismissal

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha opening the bowling turned out to be a masterstroke. Abhishek, who had registered a duck in the opening game, recorded another duck. He is yet to open his account in this tournament.

The delivery was flat and sliding in at the stumps, probably not short enough to pull. Abhishek went for the shot anyway and miscued it towards mid-on. The ball came right off the splice with no real power behind it, and Shaheen Afridi completed the catch comfortably. It was a dream start for Pakistan.

Salman immediately pointed in the direction of one of his teammates, possibly acknowledging the suggestion behind the move. He had said in the press conference a day earlier that he wanted Abhishek to play, and he managed to dismiss him cheaply.

Earlier in the tournament, during the game against the United States national cricket team, Abhishek once again failed to make an impact. He was dismissed off the very first ball after charging down the wicket and hitting straight to a fielder.

Now, fans have taken to social media to criticise Abhishek, questioning his form.

Here's how fans reacted: