New Delhi : Young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC T20I batting rankings, overtaking Australia’s Travis Head. With a rating of 829 points, Abhishek has leapfrogged Head, who now sits second with 814 points.
This remarkable achievement makes Abhishek only the third Indian after Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav to hold the top position in T20 internationals, marking a new era in Indian white-ball cricket.
Abhishek made his T20I debut last year against Zimbabwe and quickly made headlines by scoring a century in just his second international match. Since then, he has established himself as a powerful and consistent performer.
Earlier this year, against England, he smashed a breathtaking 135 off just 54 balls, showcasing his fearless batting style and ability to dominate world-class attacks.
Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, Abhishek delivered an extraordinary season, scoring 484 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of over 200. His IPL form has translated seamlessly to international success.
- T20I Matches: 16
- Runs: 535
- Average: 33.43
- Strike Rate: ~200
- Centuries: 2
- Fifties: 2
Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive style and remarkable consistency have now placed him at the forefront of India’s next-generation cricketing talent. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, his form could prove pivotal to India’s success.
