India’s young opener launched a furious assault on Pakistan’s bowlers in the Asia Cup 2025, smashing 31 runs off just 13 balls in the powerplay. His innings instantly tilted the momentum towards India.
A Blazing Start
With his blistering 31, Abhishek broke Virat Kohli’s record for most powerplay runs by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is. Kohli had earlier scored 29 runs in this phase back in 2022.
Kohli’s Record Surpassed
India was chasing a modest 128 runs, but Sharma’s fearless hitting ensured there was no pressure. Even though he was dismissed inside the fourth over.
Impact on the Chase
At just 25, Abhishek has shown that India’s next generation is ready to dominate big matches. With senior players like Kohli and Rohit absent,
A Glimpse of the Future
This fiery innings wasn’t just about breaking Virat’s record—it was about announcing a new star on the big stage.