India’s young left-handed batter Abhishek Sharma has made history in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup by becoming the top run-scorer in a single edition of the tournament.
During India’s Super Fours match against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharma surpassed the previous record held by Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan (281 runs in 2022) to reach a tally of 309 runs in the ongoing edition. His performance has been lauded for consistency and impact across multiple matches.
Sharma’s 309 runs have come in six innings, averaging 51.50 with a stunning strike rate of 204.63. He has registered three half-centuries in the tournament, each contributing significantly to India’s batting strength.
Cricket analysts believe his record is especially noteworthy, given the competitive pressure and quality of opposition in the tournament. With India having secured a spot in the final, there remains the potential for Sharma to further extend this landmark.
The milestone adds to Sharma’s rapid rise in international cricket. Making his T20I debut in 2024, the Punjab-born cricketer has already shown his capacity to play high-impact innings under pressure.
As the Asia Cup concludes, attention will shift to whether this performance becomes one of cricket’s enduring records and how opponents adapt their strategies to contain him in future tournaments.
