Abhishek Sharma Sets New Asia Cup Record, Overtaking Mohammad Rizwan

The cricket world witnessed a remarkable feat as Abhishek Sharma, representing India, established himself as a dominant force in the Asia Cup. Sharma’s performance, during a match against Sri Lanka, was nothing short of spectacular, making him the first Asian batter to achieve a significant milestone. He seized the opportunity after Shubman Gill’s early exit, taking on the Sri Lankan bowlers with remarkable confidence. Sharma reached his half-century in just 22 balls, demonstrating his aggressive batting style. He was eventually dismissed after scoring 61 runs off 31 balls, having set a new record in the T20 Asia Cup. With this performance, Sharma eclipsed Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan, becoming the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the tournament and the first to surpass the 300-run mark in a single Asia Cup T20 tournament. Despite some inconsistency in the Indian top order, Sharma’s performance positioned him as a key player and match-winner for India.