Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He represents Punjab in domestic cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, and India in Twenty20 Internationals. Sharma captained India Under-19 and became a prominent T20I opener for India in 2024–2026, setting India's highest individual T20I score in 2025 and reaching the ICC Men's T20I batting ranking number one in July 2025.
Early life and domestic career
Abhishek Sharma was born in Amritsar, Punjab, and developed as a junior cricketer in Punjab’s system. He made his List A and first-class debuts for Punjab in 2017.
India Under-19 career
Sharma captained India Under-19 to the Youth Asia Cup title in 2016. He later contributed to India’s run to the 2018 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup title, gaining attention for his all-round ability.
Indian Premier League career
He entered the IPL with Delhi Daredevils in 2018 and later became a key opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad. IPL sources describe his role as an aggressive top-order batter with left-arm spin as a secondary skill.
International career
Sharma made his T20I debut for India in July 2024 against Zimbabwe and quickly established himself at the top of the order. By 2025 he had set major Indian T20I batting records, including the highest individual score by an Indian in the format (135 against England) and reaching the ICC Men’s T20I batting ranking number one in July 2025.
Key facts
- Abhishek Sharma captained India Under-19 to the Youth Asia Cup title in 2016.
- He was part of India’s 2018 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup-winning squad.
- He made his T20I debut for India in July 2024 against Zimbabwe.
- In 2025, he set India’s highest individual T20I score with 135 against England.
- He reached the ICC Men’s T20I batting ranking number one in July 2025.
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References
- BCCI — https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/abhishek-sharma/212Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, batting style, bowling style, Under-19 captaincy, T20I debut, ranking achievement.
- ESPNcricinfo — https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/abhishek-sharma-1131614Supports: Player identification and cricketing profile details.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_SharmaSupports: Career timeline, IPL affiliation, and 2025 T20I batting record.
- IPL — https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/abhishek-sharma/Supports: IPL role, Sunrisers Hyderabad affiliation, and career overview.
- IPL T20 — https://www.iplt20.com/players/abhishek-sharma/3760Supports: IPL debut, role, batting role, and Sunrisers Hyderabad career summary.
- The Times of India — https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/player-profile/abhishek-sharma/66799Supports: Nationality, date of birth, role, batting style, bowling style, and India T20I debut.