Abhishek Sharma Becomes Asia Cup 2025’s Top Run-Scorer. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a spectacular batting performance during India’s Super Four clash against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, September 26. The left-hander notched his third consecutive half-century of the tournament, giving India yet another explosive start.
After being sent in to bat, Abhishek dominated the innings, striking eight boundaries and two sixes. While Shubman Gill fell cheaply for just four runs, Abhishek scored a blazing 61 off 31 balls, boasting a strike rate of over 196.
With this innings, Abhishek Sharma set a new milestone in Asia Cup history. He became the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the T20I Asia Cup, amassing 309 runs in the ongoing tournament. This surpassed Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan’s previous record of 281 runs in the 2022 edition.
Batsmen with Most Runs in a single edition of T20I Asia Cup
| Rank | Batsman | Runs | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 309 | Asia Cup 2025 |
| 2 | Mohammad Rizwan | 281 | Asia Cup 2022 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 276 | Asia Cup 2022 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Zadran | 196 | Asia Cup 2022 |
| 5 | Babar Hayat | 194 | Asia Cup 2016 |
Abhishek Sharma Powers India to 202/5 Against Sri Lanka
Abhishek Sharma, the leading run-scorer of Asia Cup 2025, continued his stellar form, helping India post a formidable total of 202/5 against Sri Lanka. He has amassed 309 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 204.64, showcasing his dominance in the tournament.
After Sharma’s dismissal, Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49, while Sanju Samson contributed a quickfire 39. Axar Patel’s finishing touch of 21 guided India past the 200-run mark, making them the first team in the tournament to achieve this milestone.
Though the outcome of the match won’t significantly affect the tournament standings—India have already secured a place in the final, and Sri Lanka have been eliminated—the win adds to India’s momentum. The Men in Blue will face Pakistan in the final on Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.