Last night, the India vs. Pakistan match ended in heated exchanges between players and audience. However, Abhishek Sharma let his actions speak louder than words. He gave a befitting reply and won the player of the Match with a stunning 74-run knock that had every Indian fan screaming. The internet was all praises and if you are curious about him, here are some fascinating facts about the Indian cricketer. So, read on!
1. The cricketer’s father, Raj Kumar Sharma, dreamed of playing for India. As a left-handed batter, he faced stiff competition and later coached at the Amritsar Game Association.
2. In the 2015/16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, Abhishek Sharma led Punjab U16 to the title, scoring 1,200 runs in 12 innings, including three centuries, with an amazing average of 109.09.
3. Also, in the same tournament, he took 57 wickets in seven matches, including eight 5-wicket hauls.
4. Abhishek Sharma captained the India U19 team to victory in the 2016 Youth Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.
5. He led India U19 to a 3-1 win in a 5-match Youth ODI series against England U19 at home in 2016.
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6. In 2025, Abhishek Sharma smashed 135 runs off 54 balls against England and set the record for the highest individual T20I score by an Indian.
7. Also, Abhishek Sharma shares the record for the highest T20I partnership with Tilak Verma (115 runs) between India and England.
8. With a strike rate above 180, he is the only batsman to score 400+ runs in back-to-back IPL seasons 2024 and 2025.
9. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, he shares the record for the fastest 50, which he scored in just 16 balls.
10. In less than 350 balls, Abhishek Sharma became the first batsman in T20I cricket history to hit 50 sixes.
Abhishek Sharma’s rise to a record-breaking cricketer is inspiring. He’s definitely one to watch!