Abhishek Sharma holds the all-time record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a calendar year in T20 cricket. In 2025, he smashed 108 sixes in 40 innings, which is the highest ever. He also holds the second spot with 87 sixes in 2024 and the fifth spot with 82 sixes in 2026. That means he occupies three of the top five positions on that list. He is the only Indian batter to have crossed 100 T20 sixes in a single calendar year. During his record-breaking 2025 run, he hit a six every 7.35 balls he faced.
Abhishek made his T20I debut on July 6, 2024, against Zimbabwe. He wears the number 4 shirt. He has hit over 100 sixes in T20Is and taken 10 wickets, with a best bowling of 3 for 17 against Zimbabwe.
In his overall T20 career, which includes domestic and franchise cricket, Abhishek has played 207 matches. He has scored 6,007 runs at an average of 32.67 and a strike rate of 176.19. He has nine centuries, which is the second-most by an Indian in T20s, along with 38 half-centuries and 382 sixes. In the IPL, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has featured in 92 matches, scoring 2,379 runs at an average of around 29.37 and a strike rate of about 171.27. He has two centuries and 13 half-centuries there, with a highest score of 141.
Abhishek also has several other six-hitting milestones. He became the fastest to 100 T20I sixes, reaching the mark in just 785 deliveries and breaking the previous record held by Evin Lewis, who took 789 balls. Among full-member nations, he is the fastest. He also holds the record for most T20I fifties under 25 balls, with 12 such scores, ahead of Suryakumar Yadav, who has nine. He became only the sixth batter in the world to complete 300 T20 sixes on Indian soil. And he is the first Indian, and second overall after Chris Gayle, to hit 40-plus sixes in multiple T20 seasons or tournaments.
In IPL 2026, Abhishek had a standout season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He played 15 matches and scored 563 runs at an average of 40.21 and a strike rate above 200. He scored one century, an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals, which was the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history and his second IPL century. He also hit four half-centuries and 43 sixes, which was the second-most in the tournament. He was the leading run-scorer for much of the season and finished as the second-highest six-hitter behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Who Does Abhishek Sharma Credit for Guiding His Career and Improving His Batting Technique
Abhishek Sharma once spoke about the role Yuvraj Singh has played in his career. The young Indian all-rounder called Yuvraj his idol and thanked him for always being there during tough times. He said Yuvraj has guided him since he first joined the Punjab team.
Abhishek remembered meeting Yuvraj in the Punjab dressing room as a newcomer. He said he used to follow whatever Yuvraj did. He watched his training routines and tried to learn from him. Over time, they developed a strong bond. Abhishek believes Yuvraj saw something in him. He said Yuvraj always backs him and talks to him whenever he gets out for a low score.
The biggest lesson Abhishek learned from Yuvraj was to stay in the present. Yuvraj told him not to think about results or selection. He said if you focus on what is in front of you and do well, your dreams will be achieved. Abhishek also credited Yuvraj for helping him improve his batting technique. He said there cannot be a better guide than him.
Abhishek first came into the spotlight during the 2018 U-19 World Cup, which India won under Prithvi Shaw. He played a key role in the tournament, including a quick 23 off 8 balls against Australia. After the win, he got an IPL contract with Delhi Daredevils. He made his debut with an unbeaten 46 off 19 balls. He was then traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the 2019 season, the same franchise where Yuvraj won his first IPL title.
FAQs
Q. How many sixes did Abhishek Sharma hit in 2026?
A. Abhishek hit 82 sixes in 40 T20 innings.
Q. How many sixes did Abhishek hit in 2025?
A. Abhishek hit 108 sixes in 40 innings.
Q. How many T20I matches has Abhishek played?
A. Abhishek has played 57 T20Is.
Q. Who has guided Abhishek Sharma’s career?
A. Yuvraj Singh has guided his career.
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