Till now, the title of “Hitman” in Team India belonged only to Rohit Sharma. He earned this title for his big innings and explosive sixes in the last several years. But now, Abhishek Sharma, who is equally capable of hitting sixes, is emerging as the new “Hitman”. If anyone had any doubts, Abhishek has proved it by setting a new record. He is one of the Best in T20 cricket. Became the first Indian batsman to hit more than 100 sixes in the same year.
Abhishek’s record breaking batting
Abhishek Sharma, who hit the headlines with his explosive batting for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, gained worldwide recognition for his brilliant sixes. This earned him a place in Team India, and since then, the young left-handed opener has been unstoppable. From India to South Africa, UAE and Australia, Abhishek’s record-breaking batting in T20 cricket is a testament to his achievements.
First Indian to hit 100 sixes in a year
Abhishek, who has already achieved important records like a blistering century and fastest to 1000 T20 international runs, has now created a new history. Abhishek has hit a new record of hitting more than 100 sixes in the T20 format in 2025. He hit three sixes while opening for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Trophy match against Services on 6 December. Along with this, Abhishek hit 101 sixes in just 36 T20 innings in 2025, becoming the first Indian batsman to do so.
Abhishek broke his own record
Abhishek has broken his own record in this regard. He hit a total of 87 sixes in T20 cricket in 2024, the most by an Indian in a single year. Third in the list is T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, who hit 85 sixes in 2022. Talking about world records, West Indies explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran holds the record. Pooran hit a total of 170 sixes in T20 cricket in 2024. West Indies great Chris Gayle has hit more than 100 sixes in a year, the most times.
Abhishek’s sixes rain from IPL to SMAT
Talking about Abhishek’s sixes, he hit 47 sixes in international cricket this year. The Indian opener hit 47 sixes in just 17 innings. Moreover, in IPL 2025, he hit 28 sixes in 14 innings. Thus, after hitting 75 sixes in T20 Internationals and IPL, Abhishek hit the remaining 26 sixes in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Here, the Punjab captain smashed 26 sixes in just six innings, breaking the 100-six ​​barrier.
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