Abhishek Sharma’s Meteoric Rise: From IPL Excellence to World’s Top T20 Batter

A New Star in Indian Cricket

Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic Indian cricketer, has established himself as a formidable force in international cricket, excelling as a left-handed opening batter and left-arm spinner. In a remarkable achievement, Sharma has reached the pinnacle of T20 cricket by becoming the youngest Indian to attain the number one world ranking in the T20I format.

Record-Breaking Performances

His most notable achievement came against England in 2025, where he smashed an incredible 135 runs from just 54 balls, including 13 sixes and 7 fours. This exceptional performance not only made him the fastest Indian to score a T20I century but also marked him as the fourth batter to hit a maiden T20I century before turning 24.

IPL Excellence

In the 2025 IPL season, Sharma continued his explosive form by scoring 141 runs off 55 balls against Punjab Kings, setting the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in the league’s history. This remarkable innings stands as the third-highest individual score of all time in the IPL and the highest score by a Sunrisers Hyderabad batter.

Recent Asia Cup Impact

Sharma has already started making history in the ongoing Asia Cup, becoming only the fourth Indian cricketer to start a T20I innings with a six, joining the elite company of Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson. His preparation for the tournament has been intense, with recent training sessions showcasing his power-hitting abilities as he smashed 25-30 towering sixes during practice.

Looking Ahead

With his aggressive batting and all-round skills, Sharma is viewed as a future star across all formats of the game. As he turns 25, his journey from Punjab’s cricket fields to becoming India’s T20I mainstay represents just the beginning of what promises to be an illustrious career.