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Abhishek Sharma vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Who Is Better For India With Asia Cup And T20 WC Ahead?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: AFP Media]Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: AFP Media]

The Indian team is preparing for two crucial T20 tournaments, the Asia Cup 2025 in September and the T20 World Cup in 2026 on home soil. There is a lot of competition for the opening spot in the T20 team. 

Among the many options that India have, Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are two prime contenders. Both are aggressive left-handed options at the top of the order, and hence, there is a chance that either of them gets the nod ahead. In this article, we compare the two options for India.

Abhishek Sharma vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Strike Rate Differential

The Indian team will be looking for a player who can give them fiery starts and do it consistently. When we look at the strike rate of these two openers in T20Is, we see that there is a gap of about 24 runs per 100 deliveries between the two batters. So, if both of them bat about for an over, then Sharma adds about 1.5 more runs to the total than Jaiswal.

When we compare it in the T20s only, then the gap is closer, but Sharma still scores one run more than Jaiswal in one over. In the case of the average, there is also not much difference. So, keeping the scoring rate in mind, Abhishek Sharma is the better choice. 

Abhishek Sharma vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Conversion Rate

Abhishek Sharma has shown his ability to convert his starts better in the T20Is. While Sharma has already scored two centuries in 16 innings, Jaiswal has one to his name in 22 innings. 

This shows that once Abhsihek Sharma gets set, he has a better chance of converting it into an impactful match-winning knock than Yashasvi Jaiswal. This makes the RR player the better candidate for the near future.

Abhishek Sharma vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Current Form

In the latest edition of the Indian Premier League, Yashasvi Jasiwal scored 559 runs in 14 matches while maintaining an average of 43 and a strike rate of 159.71. On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma has scored 439 runs in 14 matches an an average of 33.76 while maintaining a strike rate of 193.39.

Only based on the recent form of the two players, Yashasvi Jaiswal seems slightly ahead as he has show more consistency in the last edition of the IPL.

Conclusion

Apparently, Yashavshi Jaiswal looks like the more probable choice, given his recent form and the fact that he looks a more consistent batter. However, when we consider the impact that Abhishek Sharma can leave and the fact that he can score bigger, makes him a better choice for Indian team to opt for.