Abhishek Sharma’s dream run in the Asia Cup 2025 continued as he shattered multiple records with a blistering half-century against Sri Lanka. The left-handed opener smashed 61 off just 31 balls, maintaining a strike rate close to 200 and powering India to 71/1 in the powerplay — setting the tone for another dominant performance in Dubai.
His knock, laced with 8 fours and 2 sixes, was not just about fireworks — it was history in the making. Abhishek became the first batter ever to score over 300 runs in a single edition of the T20 Asia Cup, surpassing Mohammad Rizwan’s 281 (2022) and breaking Virat Kohli’s Indian record of 276 runs from the same year.
Most Runs in a T20 Asia Cup Edition
- 310 – Abhishek Sharma (2025, 6 innings)*
- 281 – Mohammad Rizwan (2022, 6 innings)
- 276 – Virat Kohli (2022, 5 innings)
- 196 – Ibrahim Zadran (2022, 5 innings)
Equals Rohit Sharma’s Elite Record
Abhishek’s rapid fifty, reached in just 22 balls, also placed him among an exclusive group of Indian batters who have repeatedly scored half-centuries in 25 balls or fewer in T20Is. With six such knocks, he equalled Rohit Sharma’s tally, trailing only Suryakumar Yadav (7).
Most 50s in 25 balls or fewer (India – T20Is):
- 7 – Suryakumar Yadav
- 6 – Rohit Sharma
- 6 – Abhishek Sharma
- 4 – Yuvraj Singh
- 3 – KL Rahul
Three Fifties in a Row – A Rare Feat
This was Abhishek’s third consecutive fifty in the Super 4 stage, following his stellar performances against Pakistan and Bangladesh. He now joins an elite list of Indian players with three or more consecutive 50+ scores in T20Is — a list that includes legends like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma.
Three Consecutive 50+ Scores for India (T20Is):
- Virat Kohli (3 times)
- KL Rahul (2 times)
- Suryakumar Yadav (2 times)
- Rohit Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer
- Abhishek Sharma*
Rising Star in T20Is
The 25-year-old has been India’s most consistent batter in 2025, registering seven consecutive scores of 30+ in T20Is — a milestone previously achieved only by Rizwan and Rohit. With this record-smashing run, Abhishek not only tops the run charts but also cements his status as one of India’s most dangerous T20 batters.
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