Young Indian National Cricket Team opener Abhisheksharma stole the show in a ferocious innings at the Asian Cup 2025 Super Four Crash, which will face Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, September 21st.
Abhishek Sharma combines elegance and power to dismantle Pakistani bowling attacks with style and calm. The 23-year-old played 74 furious knocks from 39 balls, bringing India to Pakistan comfortably win six wickets in the Super 4 clash on Sunday.
Kevin Petersen evokes Abhishek Sharma as “next level” after a furious knock on Pakistan
His innings saw excellent timing, big hits and smart shot choices, turning moments of pressure into a display of full domination. The fearless batting of the left-handed batter attracted the attention of the entire world of cricket, with legendary English batter Kevin Petersen praised his potential.
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Kevin Petersen called Abhishek the “next-level” player for his fearless approach to entertain and thrill fans around the world. Petersen pointed out that even when the Indian opener failed, his fearless style and great hit ability bring joy to millions of cricket fans around the world.
Pietersen posted, X: “Abhishek Sharma is the next level. He’s the type of player who fails and looks so stupid for doing it, but as he pounds bowlers around the world, he brings smiles and joy to millions of people throughout his career. His eyes are different! Buddy, keep your aura! 🚀 “”
Abhishek Sharma is the next level.
He’s the type of player who fails and looks so stupid for doing it, but as he pounds bowlers around the world, he brings smiles and joy to millions of people throughout his career.
His eyes are different!Buddy, keep your aura! 🚀
– Kevin Petersen (@kp24) September 22, 2025
Abhishek Sharma breaks Evin Lewis’ Sixes record
Meanwhile, Sharma’s explosive innings not only won the Indian match against Pakistan, but also drove him into a massive T20I record book. He completed 50 sixes in his 20th T20I innings and achieved milestones with fewer balls than any player in history.
He surpassed Evin Lewis’ previous record and became the first cricketer to reach a 50 six with a ball under 350 in T20I cricket. Lewis won 366 balls and Abhishek achieved this feat with 331 balls. Abhishek quickly became one of the most dangerous hitters in T20 cricket.
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He averages 35.40 in just 20 innings, 708 times on 197 strike rates. His 63 boundaries and 53 Six tally reflect his fearless style and incredible consistency.
Abhishek surpasses the milestone of mentor Yuvraj Singh
Additionally, Abhishek competed for half a century with just 24 balls, setting the fastest 50 new records against Pakistan by Indians. He is a coach and broke the previous half-century record of the 29-balls of legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
Previously, Abhishek accused Pakistani bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Harris Rauf of personally attacking him and Shubman Gill in four super matches in Dubai.
India leads the Super 4 Points table with two points, while Bangladesh also has two points, but it sits second due to its low net run rate. Blue man Next up will be playing Bangladesh on September 24th and Sri Lanka on September 26th..
The top two Super Four Stage teams advance to the Asian Cup 2025 Finals held in Dubai on September 28th.