Abhishek Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record in Asia Cup, Equals Rohit Sharma
Abhishek Sharma hits 61 off 31 balls vs Sri Lanka, breaking Kohli’s milestone and matching Rohit Sharma’s Asia Cup record.
Abhishek Sharma continued his incredible run in the Asia Cup 2025 with another explosive innings against Sri Lanka. The Indian opener hit 61 off just 31 balls, marking his third consecutive fifty in the Super Four stage.
Sharma started aggressively, helping India reach 71 for 1 in the powerplay. He hit eight boundaries and two sixes, keeping the strike rate near 200. His innings ended in the ninth over when Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka finally got him out.
India went on to post a strong total of 202 runs. Sri Lanka chased well, and the match went into a Super Over, where India eventually secured the win.
This innings also helped Sharma break Virat Kohli’s Asia Cup milestone and match Rohit Sharma’s tally of fifty-plus scores in the tournament. His consistency has made him the standout performer in India’s batting line-up.
