- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Abhishek Sharma
- Current Team
- SRH
Known as the world’s leading T20 batter as of early 2026, Abhishek Sharma (born September 4, 2000) has revolutionized the role of the modern opening batter. From his early days as an Under-19 World Cup winner to becoming the ICC’s No. 1 ranked T20I batter in 2025, Sharma’s journey is defined by a “six-hitting first” philosophy that has made him the crown jewel of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise.
As of January 21, 2026, Sharma is currently preparing for India’s high-stakes T20I series against New Zealand. Fresh from a record-breaking domestic season where he became the first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes in a single calendar year, he enters the IPL 2026 season as a retained superstar valued at ₹14 Crore.
Abhishek Sharma: Career Profile & 2026 Milestones
The World’s Most Dangerous Opener
Abhishek Sharma’s rise to the top of the ICC rankings in 2025 was fueled by a strike rate that routinely exceeds 200. His partnership with Travis Head at SRH redefined the powerplay, often ending matches in the first six overs. In February 2025, he notched his highest international score of 135 (54 balls) against England, an innings that featured a record-breaking 13 sixes.
Domestic Legend: The SMAT 2025 Carnage
In the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), Sharma produced one of the most destructive innings in the history of Indian cricket. Representing Punjab, he hammered 148 off just 52 balls against a Bengal attack that included Mohammed Shami. During this tournament, he achieved his century in just 32 balls, further solidifying his status as India’s premier “Impact Player.”
IPL 2026: The “Orange Army” Cornerstone
Sunrisers Hyderabad officially retained Abhishek Sharma for ₹14 Crore ahead of the 2026 mega-auction. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins and the mentorship of Yuvraj Singh, Sharma is viewed not just as an opener, but as a potential future leader. His ability to provide a few overs of left-arm orthodox spin adds a critical layer of balance to the SRH XI.
Abhishek Sharma: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 6s |
| 2025 | SRH | 14 | 439 | 141 | 33.77 | 193.39 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| 2024 | SRH | 16 | 484 | 75* | 32.27 | 204.22 | 0 | 3 | 42 |
| 2022 | SRH | 14 | 426 | 75 | 30.43 | 133.13 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Career | Total | 77 | 1,816 | 141 | 27.10 | 163.02 | 1 | 9 | 101 |
T20 International (T20I) Performance
| Format | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
| T20I Career | 33 | 1,115 | 135 | 35.97 | 188.03 | 2 | 6 |
