Abhishek Sharma celebrated his 26th birthday on September 4, 2026. Yuvraj Singh shared a video and a heartfelt message on Instagram. He praised the young batter for the person he has become and for being a leader. The video showed the lighter side of their relationship. Yuvraj playfully made Abhishek do sit-ups after he played rash shots. He also made him promise not to repeat the mistake.
Abhishek has established himself as one of India’s most aggressive top-order batters in T20 cricket. He also bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He was part of India’s title-winning campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup. He also won the 2018 U-19 World Cup.
Abhishek’s sister Komal also shared a video and a warm message. She called him the best brother and the best human in the world. She said she has loved him since he was a kid and that love has only grown stronger.
Abhishek has several remarkable records. His 135 off 54 balls against England is the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is. He also holds the record for the second-highest IPL score by an Indian batter. He has reached the top of the ICC T20I batting rankings.
Abhishek Sharma Birthday: From Amritsar Prodigy to T20 Cricket Superstar
Abhishek Sharma has come a long way from the little boy in Amritsar who picked up a cricket bat at the age of three and a half. His father, Raj Kumar Sharma, a former cricketer, introduced him to the game. He quickly developed an obsession with batting and progressed through Punjab’s age-group system. During the 2015-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, he scored over 1,200 runs at an average of 109.09 and took 57 wickets. He captained Punjab to the Under-19 Asia Cup title in 2016.
The IPL came at just 17, when Delhi Daredevils picked him in the 2018 auction. But his career did not explode immediately. He spent several seasons developing his game through domestic cricket and the IPL before finding the perfect platform for his aggressive style. The former India all-rounder worked closely with him, particularly during the Covid-19 lockdown. Yuvraj recognised his natural aggressive style and told him to play fearlessly.
His international breakthrough came after his T20I debut in July 2024. In February 2025, he produced one of the most devastating T20I innings by an Indian when he smashed 135 off just 54 balls against England in Mumbai. The innings contained 13 sixes and a 37-ball century. In the 2025 Asia Cup, he scored 314 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 200. He was named Player of the Tournament as India won the competition.
His performances pushed him to the top of the ICC T20I batting rankings. After scoring 61 against Sri Lanka, he reached 931 rating points, the highest-ever rating achieved by a men’s T20I batter. He surpassed Dawid Malan’s previous record of 919 and moved beyond the best ratings achieved by Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli.
Abhishek also became the first player to score more than 1,000 runs in T20 cricket in a calendar year. He finished the year with a strike rate of 202 and smashed 108 sixes. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he produced a stunning 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings.
He reached his fifty in only 16 balls and his century in 40, hitting 14 fours and 10 sixes as Hyderabad chased down 246. The innings broke KL Rahul’s record for the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history. Apart from Yuvraj, he has drawn lessons from players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Brian Lara, and Travis Head.
FAQs.
Q. Who wished Abhishek Sharma on his birthday?
A. Yuvraj Singh and his sister Komal wished him well.
Q. What is Abhishek Sharma’s highest T20I score?
A. His highest T20I score is 135 off 54 balls.
Q. What major ICC ranking record does Abhishek hold?
A. Abhishek reached the highest-ever T20I rating of 931 points.
Q. Which major tournaments has Abhishek Sharma won?
A. Abhishek won the 2018 U-19 World Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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