Abhishek Sharma creates history with record-breaking Asia Cup campaign
The T20 Asia Cup 2025 has found its new star in Abhishek Sharma, whose stellar batting performance has not only led India to the final but also etched his name in the tournament’s record books. With a staggering 309 runs in just six innings, Sharma has now become the highest run-scorer in a single T20 Asia Cup edition, surpassing former greats like Mohammad Rizwan (281 runs in 2022) and Virat Kohli (276 runs in 2022).
Sharma’s consistency and explosive impact at the top of the order have been a defining feature of India’s campaign. His aggressive start against Sri Lanka in the Super Fours match in Dubai was a testament to his form, scoring a quickfire 61 off just 31 balls. This crucial innings, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes, came at an impressive average of 196.77, laying a strong foundation for India’s mammoth score of 202 for 5.
Although the match against Sri Lanka was a “dull rubber,” with India and Pakistan having already secured their places in the final, it proved to be another platform for Sharma to showcase his potential. His ability to build crucial partnerships, including a crucial 50-plus stand with Suryakumar Yadav, played a key role in India’s impressive total. Even after his dismissal, batsmen like Tilak Varma (49* off 34 balls) and Axar Patel (21* off 15 balls) continued the momentum, helping India reach their first 200-plus score of the tournament.
His record-breaking 309 runs in six innings, achieved in 2025, sets a new benchmark for future T20 Asia Cup editions and puts him in the spotlight as a player to watch. In Sunday’s final against Pakistan, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Sharma for another impressive performance.