Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of India’s most promising young openers, known for his fearless batting style and ability to dominate the powerplay. He made his first-ever appearance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai and has since left a huge impact with match-winning knocks throughout the tournament.
Abhishek Sharma So Far
- Format: T20Is
- Latest Matches:
- vs UAE (10 Sept 2025) — 30 off 16 (SR 187.50)
- vs Pakistan (14 Sept 2025) — 31 off 13 (SR 238.46)
- vs Pakistan (21 Sept 2025) — Match-winning 74 off 39 (6 fours, 5 sixes)
- vs Bangladesh (24 Sept 2025) — 75 off 37 (SR 202.70)
- vs Sri Lanka (26 Sept 2025) — 61 off 31 (SR 196.77)
- Overall Profile: An exciting left-handed opening batter who thrives in pressure games. His fearless stroke play in the powerplay has made him India’s X-factor in Asia Cup 2025. He also bowls occasional left-arm spin, adding value as a part-time all-rounder.
Record vs Pakistan
Abhishek Sharma has played two high-pressure matches against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai. On 14 Sept 2025, he smashed a quickfire 31 (13 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes). Later, in the 21 Sept 2025 clash, Abhishek scored a match-winning 74 (39 balls, SR 189.74), leading India to a thrilling 6-wicket victory while chasing 171. His fearless batting has already made him a key weapon for India against their arch-rivals.
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Abhishek Sharma at Dubai Stadium Records
Abhishek Sharma has now played 5 T20Is at Dubai in Asia Cup 2025, scoring runs consistently at a blazing strike rate. His aggressive batting has turned Dubai into his favorite hunting ground.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Balls | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 5 | 5 | 271 | 136 | 54.20 | 199.26 | 75 |
- The Dubai pitch has assisted stroke play under lights, and Sharma has fully capitalized with back-to-back attacking knocks.
- His consistency against strong bowling attacks like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka has shown his temperament and class.
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Memorable Matches
14 Sept 2025: First match vs Pakistan — 31 off 13, gave India a blazing start in a successful chase.21 Sept 2025: Second match vs Pakistan — 74 off 39, match-winning knock in a tense chase of 171.24 Sept 2025: vs Bangladesh — 75 off 37, his highest score so far in T20Is.26 Sept 2025: vs Sri Lanka — 61 off 31, another power-packed innings.
Upcoming Match Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Date: 28 September 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Note: Abhishek is in red-hot form with three back-to-back 50+ scores heading into the final.
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Conclusion
Abhishek Sharma has turned the Asia Cup 2025 into his breakthrough tournament. With 271 runs in 5 innings at an average above 50 and a strike rate close to 200, he has established himself as India’s most impactful opener in the tournament. His match-winning 74 vs Pakistan and consistent half-centuries underline his ability to deliver in crunch games. If he continues in the same form, Abhishek Sharma could become the new face of India’s T20 batting for years to come.
