SRH Star Abhishek Sharma Enters T20 World Cup as Top-Ranked T20 Batter
Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma enters the T20 World Cup 2026 in phenomenal form, having been recognized as the top-ranked batter in the shortest format globally. The young left-hander has consistently defied expectations, showcasing an aggressive approach that has made him one of the most dangerous openers in world cricket.
Sharma's recent performance at the Wankhede Stadium, the venue for India's opening match against the USA, was particularly explosive. In his last T20I outing there, he smashed a blistering 135 runs off just 54 deliveries against England. This history of dominance at the venue suggests he is perfectly poised to provide India with the explosive starts needed to launch a successful title defense.
His ability to maintain a high strike rate and score big runs under pressure makes him a crucial asset for the Indian side. As India prepares to kick off their campaign, Sharma's red-hot form provides the team management with immense confidence in their top order.
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“The Men in Blue opener Abhishek Sharma is in the form of his life. The youngster has managed to defy the law of averages to become the top-ranked batter in the shortest format of the game at the moment.”
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | highest-scorers |
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| #1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 141 | ||
#2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 106* | ||
#3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 105* | ||
| #4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 76 | ||
| #5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 74 |
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“The Men in Blue opener Abhishek Sharma is in the form of his life. The youngster has managed to defy the law of averages to become the top-ranked batter in the shortest format of the game at the moment.”
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