INDvsSL, Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma's six hitting has outnumbered the whole Sri Lankan batting

The Asia Cup has generated significant excitement, particularly with Abhishek Sharma's standout performance as he hit 17 sixes—surpassing the total sixes of the entire Sri Lankan team.

Abhishek Sharma celebrating his fifty against Pakistan. Image | Asian Cricket Council

The Asia Cup has already delivered plenty of excitement, but one stat stands out for cricket fans. Abhishek Sharma, the No.1 T20I batter in the world, has hit 17 sixes so far, which is more than the number of sixes scored by the entire Sri Lankan team in the tournament.

Abhishek’s firepower at the top

Abhishek Sharma’s power-hitting prowess at the top of the order highlights his growing influence in the Indian squad. The fact that Sharma alone has outnumbered the entire Sri Lankan batting line-up’s six-hitting output speaks volumes about his ability to dominate bowling attacks and give India a great start with explosive stroke play.

Sharma’s batting style is characterized by fearless aggression and a keen ability to find the boundary with regularity. While the Asia Cup pitches have generally offered something for bowlers, especially spinners, Sharma has not hesitated to take calculated risks, sending the ball soaring over the ropes in crucial moments.

His 17 sixes demonstrate not only his physical strength but also his confidence and timing, critical in a format that often pivots on quick scoring and dynamic shot selection.

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Abhishek has hit 3 sixes against U.A.E, then two each against Pakistan and Oman in the group stage. He then hit five against Pakistan in the Super Four and followed that with another five against Bangladesh.

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Sri Lanka’s struggle with the bat

The Sri Lankan batters, despite their collective experience and talent, have so far found it challenging to convert opportunities into as many maximums.

This could partly be attributed to the disciplined bowling attacks they have faced or the pressure of knockout-stage cricket.

Nevertheless, their combined total not matching a single player's six tally underscores the individual brilliance Sharma has showcased this Asia Cup.

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