Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma capped off a phenomenal Asia Cup 2025 campaign by securing the Player of the Tournament (POTT) award. The left-hander finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer, amassing 314 runs across seven innings at a blistering strike rate of 200, including three consecutive half-centuries.
Sharma’s aggressive intent in the powerplay was a hallmark of India's successful, unbeaten run. For his impactful performances, the 25-year-old was rewarded with a brand-new luxury SUV, the Haval H9, valued at approximately INR 33.6 lakh. Sharma credited the team management for backing his high-risk, high-reward approach, emphasizing that the support from the coach and captain was crucial for maintaining his aggressive intent from the first ball.
“Getting a car is always a pleasure. I mean, of course, getting into this team after winning the World Cup, it wasn't easy for any opener. But if you see, we had a plan that we want to play a game, you know, that we have to show intent from the first ball.”
Leading best strike rate scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate |
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#1 | RCB | 291.67 | |
#2 | CSK | 214.29 | |
#3 | RR | 206.56 | |
#4 | LSG | 196.25 | |
#5 | SRH | 193.39 |