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Abhishek Sharma from India has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising talents in global cricket. The left-handed batsman who holds the top position in ICC T20I batting rankings now performs exceptionally well before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tournament which starts on February 7.

 

Abhishek has become a match-winner for India during his brief international career. His aggressive batting at the beginning of innings has enabled India to achieve quick starts which create early game pressure on opposing teams. With his talent of instilling self-confidence and performing with powerful yet consistent deliveries, Abhishek is the most promising player that India has to offer in the upcoming World Cup.

 

Fearless Approach at the Top

 

Abhishek Sharma possesses a major competitive advantage through his ability to remain fearless during critical situations. He targets both pacers and spinners with the same purpose and does not care about his dismissal. The freedom he enjoys allows him to play his best cricket without any pressure of performance. His aggressive approach has made India dominate the powerplay in the recent T20 internationals.

 

The young batter has developed his skills through the guidance of Yuvraj Singh who served as his mentor. Abhishek employs strong bat swing and clean hitting together with confidence just like Yuvraj does to face any bowler.

 

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5 Records of Yuvraj Singh that Abhishek Sharma could break

 

Fastest T20I Fifty by an Indian

 

Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian who achieved this landmark in only 12 balls against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup. Abhishek is already close to this mark. He made a fifty in 14 balls during the third T20I match against New Zealand which occurred in Guwahati on 2026. He finished the match with 68 runs from 20 balls. The record looks achievable with his current performance.

 

Six Sixes in an Over

 

Yuvraj Singh remains the only Indian to hit six sixes in an over in T20Is, a feat he achieved against England’s Stuart Broad in 2007. Abhishek Sharma has demonstrated his ability to hit sixes as he has achieved 86 sixes during his 37 T20I matches. This iconic record holds potential for future challengers based on his attacking playing style.

 

Highest Strike Rate in a 50+ T20I Score

 

Yuvraj also owns the record for the highest strike rate by an Indian in a T20I innings with a fifty-plus score. His 58 off 16 balls came at a strike rate of 362.50. Abhishek maintains an overall T20I strike rate near 195 while delivering his performance against New Zealand he achieved a strike rate of 340 during his unbeaten 68 runs. More playing time will bring him closer to breaking this record.

 

Rare All-Round World Cup Feat

 

Yuvraj Singh stands as the only Indian cricketer who has achieved both a fifty and a five-wicket haul during a World Cup match. He achieved this during the 2011 World Cup against Ireland. Abhishek has not yet made his ODI debut while he shows promise as an all-rounder through his useful spin bowling ability.

 

Most Player of the Match Awards in a World Cup

 

In a single ODI World Cup, Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma both established a record by winning four Player of the Match awards. Abhishek has yet to participate in an ODI World Cup, but he could potentially break this record through his style of playing that creates impactful results.