Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has created history in the ongoing Asia Cup T20 2025. So, he has surpassed Mohammad Rizwan and Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the tournament. In addition, he becomes the first batter to score 300 runs in the same edition. However, the record-breaking moment came at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which thrilled fans across the UAE.
Record-Breaking Knock in Dubai
The 25-year-old southpaw from Punjab required 34 runs against Sri Lanka to cross 281 runs of Rizwan Khan from the 2022 edition. Moreover, Abhishek achieved the milestone in the fifth over by smashing a boundary off Dushmantha Chameera. Now, he stands above 300 runs in six matches. Hence, he rewrote the record books.
For context, Rizwan had scored 281 runs in six matches for Pakistan in 2022. However, Virat Kohli followed him closely with 276 runs in five innings during the same edition. Moreover, Abhishek has gone one better, which showcases his fearless batting and consistency at the top of their order.
Most Runs in a Single Asia Cup T20 Edition
PC – Sonyliv
- Abhishek Sharma (India, 2025): 309 runs in 6 matches
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan, 2022): 281 runs in 6 matches
- Virat Kohli (India, 2022): 276 runs in 5 matches
Consistency at the Top
The explosive batting of Abhishek Sharma has been the driving force behind the campaign of India. Moreover, he smashed back-to-back fifties against Pakistan and Bangladesh. In addition, it smashed a match-winning 75 off 37 balls against Bangladesh in the Super 4s, which included 6 fours and 5 sixes.
On the other hand, his opening partner, Shubman Gill, has struggled with form. However, he departed early in many matches, including a four-run dismissal against Sri Lanka in this match. Still, Abhishek maintained momentum to give India an aggressive beginning in the power play.
Abhishek Sharma Among Asia Cup T20 Greats
Apart from this goal, Abhishek has entered the list of all-time top run-getters in Asia Cup T20Is. Below is the list of those batters:
- Virat Kohli (India): 429 runs in 10 matches
- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): 327 runs in 11 matches
- Abhishek Sharma (India): 309 runs in 6 matches
- Babar Hayat (Hong Kong): 292 runs in 8 matches
Cricket fans in Dubai and across the UAE witnessed a historic moment as Abhishek Sharma established himself as the new batting superstar of India in T20 cricket.
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