Abhishek Sharma turned into a run-scoring machine during his latest Asia Cup knock. The left-handed opener smashed 61 runs off just 31 balls against Sri Lanka. His third straight fifty in the tournament broke several long-standing records completely.
Breaking Virat Kohli’s Asia Cup Record
Sharma crossed 300 runs in this Asia Cup edition, something nobody had achieved before. He now has 310 runs from six innings in the tournament. Virat Kohli previously held the record with 276 runs scored in 2022.
The young opener reached his fifty in only 22 deliveries against Sri Lanka. His strike rate stayed close to 200 throughout the aggressive innings. India scored 71 runs for 1 wicket during the power play largely thanks to him.
Mohammad Rizwan held the previous T20 Asia Cup run record before Sharma broke it. Rizwan couldn’t match Sharma’s consistent scoring throughout multiple editions. Sharma’s hunger for runs impressed cricket experts watching from the commentary box.
Joining Elite Company with Rohit Sharma
Abhishek Sharma scored three consecutive fifties in T20Is during this contest. Only legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma managed this feat before him. The 24-year-old now sits alongside these batting giants in cricket history books.
His remarkable consistency earned him the No. 1 rank in ICC T20I rankings recently. Sharma scored 30 or more runs in seven straight T20I matches. This incredible streak shows why selectors trust him as India’s opener.
The opening batter has changed from a domestic cricket star to an international sensation quickly. His fearless approach against quality bowling attacks impresses coaches and teammates alike. Sharma never backs down from taking on the best bowlers around.
Perfect Timing for India’s Campaign
India needed someone to provide explosive starts in crucial tournament matches. Sharma delivered exactly what the team required during this Asia Cup campaign. His batting performances gave India strong foundations in every important game.
The opener’s success story motivates young cricketers across India to dream big.
