Abhishek Sharma vs Rohit Sharma: Comparing stats after first three T20 World Cup games as opener

Abhishek Sharma had a contrasting start to what Rohit Sharma had in his first three games as opener for India in T20 World Cup.

The Indian Cricket Team have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, winning all of the four group matches. However, one thing that will be concerning for them going into the next phase of their title defence is Abhishek Sharma.

Following the record of a hat-trick of ducks in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the form of Abhishek Sharma has come under the spotlight. The left-handed opener, who is considered one of the key attacking options for India at the top of the order, has struggled to get going.

As Abhishek Sharma donned the India colours, it was only natural to draw parallels with Rohit Sharma. Both are similar because of their intentions, timing, and the capacity to capitalise on the power play. After three matches each as openers in T20 World Cup, here is a look at their comparisons.

Rohit Sharma vs Abhishek Sharma: Stats after three games in T20 World Cup as opener

Rohit Sharma, over the years built a reputation for his aggression and big-match temperament, while Abhishek Sharma is the face of the fearless and aggressive modern-day approach. But when it comes to the T20 World Cups, it has been a tale of two different kinds.

Although Rohit and Abhishek took the field in different times and with different techniques, their goal has always been one- provide India a blistering start. In this case, Rohit has clearly outperformed Abhishek in the battle of the Sharma’s.

Abhishek has been in the news since his India debut. He has been the centre of attention, most of the times for good performances but this time, it hasn’t been the case. Scoring three ducks on the trot and missing one game with stomach infection in between. It clearly wasn’t the start Abhishek would have hoped for on his T20 World Cup debut.

On the other hand, it can be said that Rohit Sharma revived his India career after he started to open for his national side. Same was the case in T20Is when he opened for the Men in Blue the very first time in T20 World Cups.

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2014, Rohit Sharma took the field as an opener. Rohit scored 142 runs in the first three matches as an opener at a strike rate of 118.09. He also had two half-centuries in these matches against Bangladesh and the West Indies.

Rohit Sharma shared two century partnerships with Virat Kohli taking Team India home, adding himself in the list of the top run scorers in the 2014 edition of the T20 World Cup. Apart of scoring runs, Rohit built his reputation by scoring runs in crucial matches.

With India entering the Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026 along the likes of South Africa, West Indies and in-form Zimbabwe, Abhishek will have to make an impact if India have to get to quick start against these teams.

Rohit Sharma vs Abhishek Sharma after first three games as opener in T20 World Cups

Rohit Sharma

Matches: 3 Runs: 14250/100s: 2/0

Abhishek Sharma

Matches: 3 Runs: 0 Stike rate:050/100s: 0/0

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