Abhishek Sharma for SRH. [Source - Sunrisers/x.com]
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a promising start to the season with a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals. However, they lost momentum big time, slipping with three consecutive defeats. This poor run of form has pushed them to the bottom of the table ahead of their upcoming home fixture.
The men in orange will be eager to turn things around and come back to winning ways. A key figure in the side who can lead the revival is Abhishek Sharma. The southpaw, with his explosive batting at the top, could make all the difference with several personal milestones on the cards as well.
With this, Abhishek will be extra motivated to punch above his waist in this match and go past the following incredible landmarks.
1. Abhishek Sharma needs 90 runs to complete 1500 runs in IPL
It has been a promising IPL career so far for Abhishek Sharma where he is just 90 runs away from reaching the 1500-run landmark. Starting with the Delhi franchise back in 2018, the southpaw has grown into a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad over the years. His recent growth in white ball cricket has been breathtaking and this milestone further cements his status as a rising star in Indian cricket.
2. Abhishek Sharma needs 3 sixes to complete 200 sixes in T20s in Asia
Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting in white-ball cricket is nothing less than a spectacle. His effortless ball-striking with a mixture of brute power and elegance, makes him one of the cleanest hitters in the game in India. He is quickly climbing the ladder to become a T20 phenomenon as the 24-year-old is just three sixes away from completing 200 sixes in T20s played in Asia.
3. Abhishek Sharma needs 3 wickets to complete 50 wickets in T20s
With 47 T20 career wickets, Abhishek Sharma is also just three away from the 50-wicket milestone in T20 cricket. The left-hander is widely known for his expertise in aggressive batting at the top of the order. However, it’s his ability to contribute with the ball that sets him apart from the rest in white ball cricket. Whether playing for Punjab, India in T20Is, or Delhi and Sunrisers in the IPL, the star all-rounder has often stepped up when needed with the ball.
4. Abhishek Sharma needs 2 catches to complete 50 catches in T20s
Abhishek Sharma is also just two catches away from completing 50 catches in T20 cricket, further highlighting his all-round. The Amritsar-born cricketer is truly a three-dimensional player as he contributes with the bat, ball, and in the field as well. Known for his abilities to stay hyperactive on the field and possessing safe hands, Abhishek is a brilliant fielder who often guards the key areas, making a difference in crucial moments of the game.