Hobbies and Interests
Sharma enjoys playing PlayStation and traveling when he has free time. He also likes staying active by going to the gym and playing golf. Sharma has a dog that he cares for.
Abhishek Sharma
all rounder
| Full name: | Abhishek Sharma |
| Nationality: | India |
| Batting style: | left handed batsman |
| Bowling Style: | slow left arm orthodox |
| Date of Birth (Age): | September 04, 2000 (24) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
| Height: | 170 cm |
| Hometown: | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Jersey Number: | 04 |
| Batting Style: | Left Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style: | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Social Media: | , , |
Teams
Career Averages
Bowling
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 48 | 78 |
| Innings | 23 | 33 | 40 |
| Overs | 238.0 | 195.0 | 92.0 |
| Balls | - | - | - |
| Maidens | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Runs | 814 | 911 | 635 |
| Wickets | 17 | 23 | 28 |
| Avg | 47.88 | 39.6 | 22.67 |
| SR | 84 | 50.86 | 19.71 |
| Eco | 3.42 | 4.67 | 6.9 |
| BB | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 4w | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 48 | 78 |
| Innings | 30 | 47 | 76 |
| Not outs | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Runs | 872 | 1481 | 1702 |
| Balls Faced | 1259 | 1627 | 1250 |
| Avg | 31.14 | 33.65 | 26.59 |
| SR | 69.26 | 91.02 | 136.16 |
| Fours | 110 | 182 | 168 |
| Fifties | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Sixies | 21 | 38 | 67 |
| Highest | 100 | 169 | 107 |
| Hundreds | 1 | 3 | 1 |
International career
Abhishek Sharma has grown into a reliable cricketer, progressing from youth cricket to the international stage. His journey is marked by key achievements and performances that highlight his skill and determination.
- 2016: Led the Indian Under-19 team in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka.
- 2017: Captained the Indian Under-19 team in a Youth ODI series against England. The team secured a 3-1 victory at home.
- 2018: Represented India in all matches of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and scored 50 runs in the quarterfinal against Bangladesh.
- 2024: Made a T20I debut for India on July 6 against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. Although dismissed for a duck in his first match, scored a stunning century in the second T20I the following day, achieving the milestone in just 46 balls.
- 2025: Opened the innings for India with Sanju Samson during the second T20I against England on January 25.
Leagues Participation
Abhishek Sharma has been actively involved in franchise cricket, primarily through the Indian Premier League (IPL). His consistent performances in the league have made him a valuable player.
|
Year |
League |
Team |
Details |
|
2018 |
IPL |
Delhi Daredevils |
Acquired for INR 55 lakh. Scored 46 runs off 19 balls on debut but had limited opportunities to play further. |
|
2019 |
IPL |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Moved as part of a trade for Shikhar Dhawan. Dismissed Colin Munro in his debut match for the team. |
|
2022 |
IPL |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Retained for INR 6.50 crores. Scored 426 runs at a strike rate of 133.13 as an opener. |
|
2023 |
IPL |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Scored 226 runs. The team finished last in the standings. |
|
2024 |
IPL |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Scored 484 runs with a strike rate of 204.22, including three half-centuries. Played a key role in helping the team finish as runners-up. |
|
2025 |
IPL |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Retained for INR 14 crores. Expected to continue as an opening batter and improve his bowling contributions. |
Domestic career
Abhishek Sharma has shown consistent performance in domestic cricket across different formats.
In the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy during the 2015–16 season, he scored a century in his debut match. By the end of the tournament, he had accumulated 1,200 runs at an average of 109.09.
His progression continued with the Under-19 team in the 2016–17 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he became a dependable player for Punjab.
In first-class cricket, Sharma debuted for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy on October 6, 2017. He played a key role in Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory during the 2023–24 season. In that campaign, he scored 485 runs across ten innings, achieving two centuries and three fifties, and maintained a strike rate of 192.46.
In List A cricket, Sharma’s performances have been notable. During the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he delivered consistent results. On February 28, 2021, he broke records by hitting the fastest century by an Indian in List A matches, reaching 100 runs in just 42 balls against Madhya Pradesh.
Records and achievements
Abhishek Sharma has earned multiple awards and set many records in his cricket career. His performances have been outstanding in both domestic and international cricket. Below is a summary of his achievements:
Awards
- In the 2015–16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, he won the Raj Singh Dungarpur Award for scoring the most runs and taking the highest number of wickets (57).
- Named Player of the Match in the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2016.
- Honored as the Player of the Tournament in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023–24.
- Received the Angel One Super Sixes of the Season Award during the IPL 2024.
Records
- Ranked as the second-highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023–24 with 485 runs, just behind Riyan Parag from Assam.
- Formed the most 100+ opening partnerships inside the Powerplay in IPL history (2) with Travis Head.
- Became the first uncapped player to score 1,000 IPL runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Listed as the fifth-highest run-scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad after David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson, and Manish Pandey.
- Hit the most sixes in IPL 2024 with 42.
- Achieved the record for the most sixes by an Indian in IPL history.
- Scored the fastest T20I century by an Indian in just 2 innings.
- Became the first Indian to score a century in their debut T20I series or tournament.
- Tied with KL Rahul for the third-fastest T20I century by an Indian, behind only Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Ranked as the fourth-youngest Indian to score a T20I century, after Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Suresh Raina.
Personal life
Abhishek Sharma keeps his personal life fairly private but has shared a few details about his hobbies and lifestyle.
Finance
As of 2024, Sharma's net worth is estimated to be around INR 12 crores, or about USD 1.5 million.
Family
Sharma was born on September 4, 2000, in Amritsar, Punjab. His father, Raj Kumar Sharma, is a former cricketer and works at the Bank of India. His father also served as a junior selector for Punjab. Sharma has two sisters, Komal and Sania. He is not married and does not have children.
Cars and House
Sharma owns a BMW 320d. He lives in a bungalow in Amritsar, Punjab, with his family.
Scandals
In February 2024, Sharma was linked to a controversy after model Tanya Singh committed suicide in Surat, Gujarat. Investigations showed that Sharma was the last person Tanya called before her death. Police summoned Sharma for questioning. It was reported that they had been in a relationship, but after breaking up, Sharma had stopped talking to her.
Fans
Sharma has many fans, especially among cricket supporters. In April 2024, he shared his excitement about playing with Travis Head in the IPL. He is active on social media and has almost 2 million followers on Instagram.
