Abhishek Sharma was on fire in the Asia Cup 2025 and ended the tournament as the leading run scorer, with 314 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 200, including three fifties.
His blistering performance played a significant role in India’s undefeated run to the Asia Cup title. made his debut for India against Zimbabwe in July 2024 and quickly became one of the mainstays of the T20I team. The No.1 T20I batter has scored 849 runs in 24 matches, with two centuries and five fifties.
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Abhishek Sharma scripted history by reaching the highest rating points in ICC T20I rankings. Abhishek stands tall at 931 rating points – the best ever so far, leapfrogging Dawid Malan of England, who reached 919 rating points in 2020.
Highest ICC Rating Points By T20I Batsmen
| Batsman | Points | Year |
| Abhishek Sharma | 931 | 2025 |
| Dawid Malan | 919 | 2020 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 912 | 2022 |
| Virat Kohli | 909 | 2014 |
| Aaron Finch | 904 | 2014 |
Abhishek Sharma has cemented his place in the , and he is going to stay there for a significant time. According to reports, Abhishek would be rewarded for his stunning T20I form with a berth in the ODI team. Sharma could be picked in the squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia from October 19. Abhishek’s List A record is equally impressive. In 61 matches, he has scored 2014 runs at an average of 35.33 and a strike rate of 99.31. He has also taken 38 wickets with his left-arm spin.
Currently, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are the preferred openers in ODIs, but Rohit’s future is uncertain, and it’s not confirmed if he will be picked in the World Cup 2027 squad. If BCCI moves on from Rohit, Abhishek Sharma could be a great replacement.