Abhishek Sharma can break Virat Kohl’s most run in a calendar year in t20 !
Indian cricket’s explosive young opener, Abhishek Sharma, is on a historic quest to dethrone former captain Virat Kohli from his long-standing record for the most T20 runs scored by an Indian in a single calendar year. Kohli set the monumental benchmark of 1,614 runs across 31 matches back in 2016.
Abhishek Sharma has had a sensational 2025, amassing 1,533 runs in 39 T20 matches (as of December 13, 2025). This prolific form has already seen him become the first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes in a single calendar year, cementing his status as one of the country’s most destructive power-hitters. He is now only 82 runs away from surpassing the former captain and rewriting the record books.
The Decisive Phase
Sharma’s pursuit is peaking during the ongoing five-match T20 series against South Africa, which is currently tied at 1-1. His recent performances reflect the pressure and high stakes of the moment:
* 1st T20I (Cuttack): Abhishek was dismissed cheaply, though India secured a massive 101-run victory.
* 2nd T20I (Mullanpur): Chasing a massive 214, Sharma scored a quick-fire 17 off 8 balls, including two sixes, but his early dismissal contributed to India’s eventual 51-run loss.
The young batsman’s ability to provide an explosive start is crucial for the team, as highlighted by South African captain Aiden Markram, who called him a “big wicket” and a “match-winner.”
Record Awaits in Dharamshala
The series is now headed to the third T20I in Dharamshala on December 14. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, with its smaller boundaries and high average first-innings score, presents the perfect opportunity for Sharma to launch a big innings.
If Abhishek Sharma can manage a decisive knock of 82 runs or more in the remaining fixtures, he will cap off a breakout year by officially becoming the Indian batter with the most T20 runs in a calendar year, a testament to his explosive batting style and the constant guidance he receives from cricket legends like Brian Lara.
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