India’s young T20I opener Abhishek Sharma is known for his explosive batting. He has become one of the most dangerous batters in this format. Sharma is the current No. 1 batter in T20Is and has reached another significant milestone. He has joined an elite group of batters by cross 900 rating points in the ICC T20I rankings.
Abhishek Sharma achieve top position in T20I Batting Rankings
Abhishek Sharma reaches the 900 club in T20I rankings. The young left-handed opener from Punjab has enjoyed remarkable success in world cricket. He gained attention for his standout performances in the Indian Premier League, where he opened for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His consistent and fearless batting led to his debut for India’s T20I team.
Reaching 900 rating points is impressive; it shows batting excellence in T20s. Sharma now ranks just behind Indian legends Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, sitting fourth on this elite list. He has become a vital part of the Indian T20I setup and is a regular player for the Men in Blue. In his brief international career, he has already scored two centuries, adding to his achievements.
Journey in international cricket
Abhishek Sharma journey in international cricket began with his debut for India last year, making him an essential player on the team. He has scored 708 runs in 20 innings with a average above 35 and an impressive career strike rate of 197.
In this short time, he has tallied 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries, with his highest score being 135 against England earlier this year. He also became the World No. 1 T20I batter in such a brief period, demonstrating his dominance in the format.
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