The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 holds the potential for Abhishek Sharma to create a memorable moment. He aims to echo the historic achievement of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, who on September 19, 2007, stunned the cricketing world by hitting six sixes in an over. Now, Sharma is looking to honor his guru and replicate that legendary feat.
Sharma is recognized for his capabilities, including the potential to score six sixes in a single over. With the match against Oman, a favorable scenario is set for Sharma. His current form suggests he has the potential to achieve the extraordinary.
In the T20 Asia Cup 2025, Sharma has shown a strong performance, scoring at a strike rate of 210.34 in the two matches played so far. He has been aggressive, scoring 61 runs off 29 balls with five sixes. His innings in both matches have started with boundaries, giving India the explosive starts needed during powerplay overs.
The significant point in the last two matches has been Sharma’s strike rate, which surpassed 200, suggesting that his batting against Oman could be even more impactful. Should he replicate the performance, the date of September 19 could once again be marked in the annals of T20 International cricket history. The world may witness a disciple equaling his guru’s accomplishment.
In addition, should Sharma score six sixes in six balls against Oman, he could become the fastest batsman to reach fifty sixes in the fewest innings. He currently has 46 sixes in 18 T20I innings. Additionally, Sharma has a chance to break the record for the fewest balls to reach 50 sixes against Oman, currently held by Phil Salt with 320 balls. Sharma has 46 sixes in 305 balls and has 14 balls to surpass Salt.