Sunrisers Hyderabad star Abhishek Sharma, fresh off being named Player of the Tournament in the Asia Cup 2025, has credited his sensational T20 form to the unwavering support of Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav. Sharma revealed that Yadav provided crucial assurance, guaranteeing his place in the squad despite early failures, which fundamentally changed his approach to batting.
This vote of confidence allowed Sharma to adopt a highly aggressive style, leading to a record 931 T20I rating points. The success highlights the profound impact senior players and captains can have on young talent, transforming potential into match-winning performance. Sharma's breakthrough season underscores his development into one of the most exciting T20 prospects globally, carrying significant momentum into future IPL campaigns.
“Abhishek Sharma, Player of the Tournament in Asia Cup 2025, attributes his sensational form to captain Suryakumar Yadav's unwavering faith.”
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 |