Abhishek Sharma [Source: AP Photos]
The IPL is up and running and so are the batters who are hammering the balls out of the park. The trend of high-scoring games has seeped in this year too and while SRH is one of the first names to come to mind when mentioning big totals, their star player Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to contribute much to the team.
Abhishek Sharma's recent outings were forgettable, to say the least. Except for a 24 of 11 against Rajasthan, Sharma fell for single-digit scores in his last two games. He will look forward to breaking the slump and breaking some milestones too in the process in his upcoming game against KKR at Eden Gardens.
1. 92 Runs Away from 1500 IPL Runs
Abhishek Sharma is just 92 runs short of reaching 1500 runs in the Indian Premier League. The young left-hander has been a consistent performer with the bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad except for the initial few games this season. With his aggressive batting style at a strike rate of 155.58, he will be eager to reach this milestone against KKR.
2. 3 Sixes Away from 200 T20 Sixes in Asia
Sharma needs just three more sixes to complete 200 sixes in T20 matches played in Asia. His power-hitting ability has made him a key player in the shortest format of the game. If he continues his attacking approach, this landmark could be achieved in his next game.
3. 3 Wickets Away from 50 T20 Wickets
The all-rounder is just three wickets away from reaching the 50-wicket mark in T20 cricket. While he is primarily known for his batting, his left-arm spin has often provided crucial breakthroughs. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset for his team as he can stifle runs as seen in his economy rate of 8.17 in his IPL career.
4. 2 Catches Away from 50 T20 Catches
Abhishek Sharma needs only two more catches to complete 50 catches in T20 cricket. His fielding skills have been an important part of his game, especially in high-pressure situations. With his sharp reflexes, and if luck stays by his side, this milestone could be reached in the next match against KKR.