NEW DELHI: Eden Gardens, Kolkata: India’s rising star, Abhishek Sharma, has added another feather to his cap after his blistering performance in the first T20I against England on January 24, 2025. Sharma, who played an explosive innings, became the latest addition to the prestigious list of Indians with the most sixes in T20 internationals.
With his match-winning knock of 79 runs off 34 balls, including five towering sixes, Sharma has now accumulated 201 sixes in T20Is, cementing his position in the top 20 on the all-time list of Indian cricketers. The 23-year-old’s stunning performance not only secured India’s seven-wicket victory but also showcased his ability to handle pressure on the big stage.
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Sharma’s entry into the list puts him alongside renowned names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav, who dominate the tally with 525, 416, and 341 sixes, respectively. Abhishek’s aggressive style of play, coupled with his composure, earned him widespread praise from cricket experts and fans alike.
The Indian team, chasing a modest target of 133 runs set by England, found themselves in a strong position thanks to Sharma’s power-hitting. His quickfire half-century not only sealed the match but also reinforced his value as an explosive opener in India’s T20I setup.
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As India continues their T20 series against England, all eyes will now be on Abhishek Sharma to see if he can further climb the ranks in the list of India’s most six-hitting players and prove his worth as one of the future pillars of Indian cricket.
