The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 presents an opportunity for Abhishek Sharma to emulate the legendary Yuvraj Singh, who etched his name in cricketing history on September 19, 2007, by smashing six sixes in an over. Now, Sharma, a disciple of Singh, aims to recreate this iconic moment and dedicate it to his mentor. The left-handed batsman is reportedly focused on replicating the feat.
Sharma’s prowess is well-recognized, with the capability to hit six sixes in a single over. Facing Oman in the upcoming match presents an advantageous situation for Sharma to fulfill his aspirations. His current form suggests that achieving the seemingly impossible is within reach.
In the T20 Asia Cup 2025, Sharma has maintained an impressive strike rate of 210.34 in the two matches played so far. He has demonstrated an aggressive batting style, scoring 61 runs off just 29 balls, including five sixes. His innings in both matches were characterized by boundary-scoring starts, providing India with the dynamic start required in the powerplay overs.
Sharma’s remarkable strike rate, exceeding 200 in the last two matches, signals that he could unleash a more powerful performance against Oman. A similar display could immortalize the date of September 19 in the annals of T20 International cricket history, with the world witnessing a disciple emulating his guru’s achievements.
Furthermore, if Sharma manages to hit six sixes in six balls against Oman, he would become the batsman to reach fifty sixes in the fewest innings. He currently has 46 sixes in 18 T20I innings. Additionally, Sharma could surpass the record for the fewest balls to reach 50 sixes against Oman, currently held by Phil Salt at 320 balls, with Sharma having hit 46 sixes in 305 balls so far, requiring only 14 balls to surpass Salt’s record.