
Former England star Kevin Pietersen has delivered massive praise for Indian opener **Abhishek Sharma**, labeling him the "most complete opening batter in T20 cricket." Pietersen's comments follow Sharma's exceptional run of form in international T20Is, where he recently became the fastest Indian batter (by balls faced) to reach 1,000 T20I runs among full-member nations.
The 25-year-old Punjab batter has registered six fifties and two centuries in his short international career, showcasing a fearless and courageous approach that Pietersen believes makes him a generational talent. This high praise from a T20 World Cup winner solidifies Abhishek Sharma's reputation as one of the most exciting batting prospects emerging from the IPL circuit.

“Not surprised at all by this. Abhishek is the most complete opening batter in T20 cricket. Fearless, courageous and talented!”
Leading best strike rate scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | RCB | 291.67 | |
| #2 | CSK | 214.29 | |
| #3 | RR | 206.56 | |
| #4 | LSG | 196.25 | |
| #5 | SRH | 193.39 |
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“Not surprised at all by this. Abhishek is the most complete opening batter in T20 cricket. Fearless, courageous and talented!”