India’s Abhishek Sharma has set an impressive milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer in a single T20 Asia Cup edition. With an unbeaten tally of 309 runs over six innings, Sharma surpassed the previous record held by Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and India’s Virat Kohli. In the 2022 T20 Asia Cup, Rizwan accumulated 281 runs, while Kohli amassed 276 runs, making Sharma’s achievement even more remarkable.
In a game against Sri Lanka during the final Super Fours match in Dubai, Sharma delivered a stellar performance, scoring 61 runs off just 31 balls. This effort helped him not only surpass the previous record holders but also demonstrated his consistency and explosive prowess at the top of the batting order. His impressive strike rate throughout the tournament has made him an indispensable asset for India.
Interestingly, this match against Sri Lanka served as a ‘dead rubber,’ with India and Pakistan already securing their spots in the final. Even so, the match was significant for India to address issues, particularly fielding, as they have dropped 12 catches throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka was motivated to end their campaign on a positive note after consecutive defeats.
Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, chose to bowl first, aiming to limit India’s score to around 170. India introduced Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana into their lineup, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube. As the tournament draws to a conclusion, all eyes are on Abhishek Sharma’s incredible feat, which promises an exciting final showdown against Pakistan. Sharma’s remarkable performance has not only secured his place in history but has also set the tone for a potentially thrilling conclusion to the T20 Asia Cup.