Abhishek Sharma Biography:
Abhishek Sharma is a promising cricketer representing Punjab in domestic cricket and later donning the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Abhishek Sharma was born on September 4, 2000.
| Born | 4 September 2000 (age 23) Amritsar, Punjab, India |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
Abhishek marked his List A debut for Punjab in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy on February 25, 2017, showing his talent at a17 years of age. His first-class debut for Punjab followed in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy on October 6, 2017.
In December 2017, Abhishek earned a spot in India’s team for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in New Zealand, demonstrating his prowess on the global stage.
Abhishek Sharma stats:
| Competition | FC | LA | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 24 | 53 | 90 |
| Runs scored | 1,071 | 1,547 | 2,282 |
| Batting average | 30.60 | 31.57 | 30.02 |
| 100s/50s | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/14 |
| Top score | 100 | 169* | 112 |
| Balls bowled | 1,674 | 1,374 | 672 |
| Wickets | 20 | 29 | 30 |
| Bowling average | 49.10 | 36.86 | 26.53 |
Abhishek Sharma’s IPL performance:
Abhishek Sharma’s journey in the IPL started when he was acquired by the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2018 IPL auction for Rs 5.5 million. Abhishek showed his talent on May 12, 2018, making his Twenty20 debut for the franchise and leaving a lasting impression with a blistering knock of 46 runs off just 19 balls.
In February 2021, Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books by scoring the fastest hundred by an Indian in List-A cricket, achieving the feat in a 42 balls while playing for Punjab against Madhya Pradesh.
Abhishek exceptional performance garnered attention, further solidifying his position as a promising talent in Indian cricket.
Abhishek Sharma’s IPL SALARY 2024:
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.50 Cr | SRH |
| 2023 | 6.50 Cr | SRH |
| 2022 | 6.50 Cr | SRH |
| 2021 | 55.0 L | SRH |
| 2020 | 55.0 L | SRH |
| 2019 | 55.0 L | SRH |
| 2018 | 55.0 L | DC |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Stint:
The year 2022 saw Abhishek Sharma’s inclusion in the Sunrisers Hyderabad team for the IPL.
During the ipl tournament, Abhishek showed consistent performance and resilience, featuring in 14 matches and amassing a total of 426 runs, proving himself as a valuable asset for the franchise.