Abhishek Sharma fastes century 2024

Abhishek Sharma (born 4 September 2000) is an Indian cricketer who plays for the national team. He made his international debut against Zimbabwe in July 2024, and, in a remarkable feat, hit his maiden T20I century in his second match. He plays as an opening batter and a spinner. In domestic cricket, he represents Punjab, and in the IPL, he plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sharma was also a member of the 2018 U19 World Cup-winning team, showcasing his talent early on.

Abhishek Sharma

Early Life and Background

Abhishek Sharma was born on 4 September 2000 in Amritsar, Punjab, to father Raj Kumar Sharma and mother Manju Sharma. He is the youngest of three children, with two elder sisters, Komal and Sonia. He completed his schooling at Delhi Public School.

Sharma’s childhood friendship with Shubman Gill is notable, as they used to open the innings for Punjab in the Under-14s. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Yuvraj Singh played a crucial role in coaching Sharma, helping him hone his skills during a challenging time.

Domestic Career

Abhishek Sharma

Under-16 Domestic

Sharma made a stunning debut in the Under-16 domestic cricket tournament, scoring a century in his maiden match in the 2015–16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. He accumulated 1,200 runs that season at an impressive average of 109.09.Abhishek Sharma fastes century 2024

Under-19 Domestic

Sharma debuted for Punjab in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy in 2016-17, gaining recognition for his performances.Abhishek Sharma fastes century 2024

First-ClassAbhishek Sharma fastes century 2024

Abhishek Sharma

Sharma made his first-class debut for Punjab in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy on 6 October 2017. In the 2023-24 season, he led Punjab to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy win, finishing as the second-highest run scorer with 485 runs from ten innings, at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 192.46. He scored two centuries and three fifties during the tournament.Abhishek Sharma fastes century 2024 in fire on ground

List A Cricket

In the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sharma showcased his skills with Punjab. On 28 February 2021, he made history by scoring the fastest hundred by an Indian in List A cricket, off just 42 balls, against Madhya Pradesh.

IPL Career

Abhishek Sharma

2018: Delhi Daredevils

In January 2018, Sharma was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the IPL auction for Rs 5.5 million. He made his IPL debut on 12 May 2018, scoring 46 runs off 19 balls.

2019–Present: Sunrisers Hyderabad

In February 2022, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2022 tournament. He played 14 matches during that season, scoring 426 runs. In the 2024 IPL, Sharma set the record for the fastest fifty for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians on 27 March 2024. He finished the season with 484 runs in 16 matches, boasting a strike rate of around 200, including 42 sixes. Sharma was the second-highest run-scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad that season, behind Travis Head. Sunrisers Hyderabad made it to the finals, where they ultimately lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

International Career

Under-19 International

Sharma captained the India Under-19 team during the 2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, leading them to victory. He also captained India in a 2017 Youth ODI series against England, which India won 3-1. In the 2018 U19 Cricket World Cup, he participated in all of India’s matches, contributing with 50 runs against Bangladesh in the quarterfinals.

T20 International

Sharma made his T20I debut on 6 July 2024 during India’s series against Zimbabwe. In his second match, on 7 July 2024, he made an incredible debut by scoring his maiden T20I century, a remarkable achievement that set the stage for his future international career.

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