In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, Abhishek Sharma, the explosive left-handed opener from Punjab, has been showcasing the future of T20 cricket. His aggressive batting style and ability to consistently score quick runs have made him a key player for India in the tournament. Sharma has been setting new benchmarks, making waves with his performances that are nothing short of spectacular.
Abhishek Sharma’s Consistent Performances in the Asia Cup
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting has been a highlight of the ongoing Asia Cup. Known for his power-hitting and quick-fire fifties, Sharma has been setting new standards. In the Super Four game against Bangladesh, Sharma showcased his skill once again, managing to score a rapid half-century in just 25 deliveries. At one point in his innings, he was on just 9 runs off 9 balls, but he turned things around to finish with a total of 75 runs.
This remarkable feat not only earned him his second consecutive half-century in the Asia Cup but also made him only the second Indian batter—after Virat Kohli—to score back-to-back fifties in the tournament. Sharma’s aggressive approach and ability to hit boundaries at will have made him a key asset for India in the competition.
A Record-Setting Journey: Most Sixes in an Asia Cup Edition
Abhishek Sharma’s performance in the 2025 Asia Cup has been truly groundbreaking. His six-hitting prowess was on full display when he smashed five sixes in his innings of 75 runs against Bangladesh. With this remarkable display of power hitting, Sharma set a new record by hitting 17 sixes in a single edition of the Asia Cup, making him the batter with the most sixes in the history of the tournament.
This feat not only places Sharma at the top of the leaderboard for the most sixes in a single edition of the Asia Cup but also secures his place in history as the Indian batter with the most sixes in any multinational tournament. No Indian player has managed to hit as many sixes in a tournament of this scale, further solidifying Sharma’s place as one of the future stars of T20 cricket.
Players with Most Sixes in a Single Asia Cup Edition
- Abhishek Sharma – 17 Sixes, Asia Cup 2025
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 12 Sixes, Asia Cup 2022
- Virat Kohli – 11 Sixes, Asia Cup 2022
- Kusal Mendis – 9 Sixes, Asia Cup 2022
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa – 9 Sixes, Asia Cup 2022
Abhishek Sharma’s incredible ability to clear the boundary consistently has made him one of the most dangerous openers in T20 cricket today. His performances in the ongoing Asia Cup have undoubtedly set the stage for what the future of T20 cricket might look like—one where aggressive, high-scoring openers like Sharma lead the charge. With his power-hitting abilities, Sharma is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting players to watch in international cricket.
