The Asia Cup 2025 could witness a historic moment as Abhishek Sharma aims to emulate his mentor, Yuvraj Singh. Eighteen years ago, on September 19, Yuvraj Singh achieved a remarkable feat by hitting six sixes in an over, becoming a T20 International legend. Now, Sharma, a player who learned the game under Singh, aims to honor his mentor by recreating this iconic moment.
Sharma’s potential is undeniable, with the capacity to hit six sixes in six balls. The match against Oman presents a significant opportunity for Sharma. His current form indicates that achieving the seemingly impossible is within his grasp.
In the T20 Asia Cup 2025, Sharma has displayed an impressive strike rate of 210.34 across two matches. His aggressive batting style includes five sixes, with 61 runs off just 29 balls. Sharma’s innings consistently began with boundaries, providing India with the quick starts needed in the powerplay.
A noteworthy aspect of Sharma’s performance in the last two matches has been his strike rate, exceeding 200. This suggests that he could deliver an even more powerful display against Oman. If he succeeds, the date of September 19 could be etched once again in T20 International cricket history. The world may witness a disciple achieving the same remarkable feat as his mentor.
Moreover, if Sharma hits six sixes in six balls against Oman, he would set a record as the batsman with the fewest innings to reach fifty sixes. Currently, Sharma has 46 sixes in 18 T20I innings. Furthermore, Sharma is poised to break the record for the fewest balls taken to reach 50 sixes against Oman. The current record is held by Phil Salt at 320 balls. Sharma has hit 46 sixes in 305 balls, needing just 14 balls to surpass Salt’s record.