Early Life & Parents
From soft tennis balls to age-group tournaments, the family’s support system helped Abhishek turn promise into performance.
Abhishek Sharma Coach & Early Training
Guided first by his father and later by mentors at the GNPS Academy, Amritsar, Abhishek grew into a genuine all-rounder: a fearless left-hand batter and a canny left-arm spinner. Age-group captaincy for Punjab at U-16 and U-19 levels sharpened his game awareness and temperament.
Abhishek Sharma Career
Abhishek made his List A debut for Punjab in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy and soon graduated to India’s U-19 setup. He was part of the India U-19 squad that won the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup, contributing key cameos with bat and ball.
The IPL opened its doors in 2018 when the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) signed him. He announced himself with a blazing 46 off 19 on debut. A move to Sunrisers Hyderabad followed, where he evolved into an explosive top-order option. By 2024, he was delivering rapid starts, taking on pace and spin with equal clarity, and chipping in with tidy overs when needed.
Abhishek Sharma Stats & Records
Career Batting Stats
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 25 | 24 | 0 | 868 | 135 | 36.2 | 447 | 194.2 | 2 | 5 | 82 | 60 |
| IPL | 77 | 74 | 7 | 1816 | 141 | 27.1 | 1114 | 163.0 | 1 | 9 | 174 | 101 |
Career Bowling Stats
| Format | M | Inn | B | Mdn | Runs | W | BB | Econ | Avg | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 25 | 12 | 126 | 0 | 170 | 6 | 2/3 | 8.10 | 28.3 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 77 | 32 | 336 | 0 | 501 | 11 | 2/4 | 8.95 | 45.5 | 30.6 | 0 | 0 |
Highlights & Records
- Member of India’s 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning squad.
- 46 off 19 on IPL debut for Delhi, signaling elite ball-striking ability.
- One of the fastest fifties by an Indian in IPL 2024 (reached 50 in about 16 balls), underlining his power-hitting ceiling.
- Consistent powerplay striker with a strike rate around the mid-140s across T20 leagues.
Note: Exact numbers change as seasons progress. Check the latest scorecards for updated aggregates.
Playing Style
As a left-hander at the top, Abhishek brings variety and tempo. He drives crisply through cover, picks up length early for the pull, and isn’t shy to loft spin. With the ball, his left-arm spin breaks rhythm and buys control in the middle overs. The combination keeps him in the conversation as a modern white-ball all-rounder.
FAQ
Who is Abhishek Sharma’s coach?
He learned the game under his father Raj Kumar Sharma and trained at GNPS Academy, Amritsar with experienced coaches.
Who are Abhishek Sharma’s parents?
Father: Raj Kumar Sharma; Mother: Manju Sharma.
What are Abhishek Sharma’s key records?
Part of India’s 2018 U-19 World Cup win; a blazing IPL debut (46 off 19); and a rapid fifty in IPL 2024 that highlighted his top-tier hitting.