Abhishek Sharma has been India's brightest star in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 as he is the tournament's highest scorer and is likely to be the only batter to reach 300 runs in the competition this year.
He has maintained a sensational form and has been consistent with his performances at the top of the order, which has helped India maintain a hundred per cent win before entering the final.
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After shining with 50s against Pakistan and Bangladesh in the first two Super Four clashes, Sharma reached yet another half-century against Sri Lanka in their final Super 4 game as he scored 61 off 31 balls.
He displayed fiery form and completely dominated the Lankan bowlers as he gave a solid start to the Indian innings.
With the 50 on Friday, Abhishek Sharma is now on course to create a new T20I record for the Men in Blue.
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Indian batters who have scored 50 in T20Is in 25 or fewer balls most times
Abhishek Sharma has now equalled Rohit Sharma's tally with six fifties in 25 or fewer balls in T20I and is now one short of India captain Suryakumar Yadav's record.
| Player | No. of 50s |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 7 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 6 |
| Rohit Sharma | 6 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 4 |
| KL Rahul | 3 |