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Sanath Jayasuriya On Abhishek Sharma (Source: @ICThardPics/x.com, @OfficialSLC/x.com)
As Team India is riding high with their sublime form, they are set to play another Asia Cup final. Amid their dream run, Abhishek Sharma’s sensational performances have stunned fans as he dominates the run charts.
In the last Super Four clash against Sri Lanka, he slammed another half-century and gave a big boost to the side. stellar performance earned heartfelt praise from Sri Lankan head coach Sanath Jayasuriya.
Jayasuriya applauds Abhishek Sharma’s effortless batting flair
Playing the first-ever Asia Cup of his career, Abhishek Sharma is having a dream campaign. Making his T20I debut last year, the Indian batter carved his place in Team India’s limited-overs side. In addition to topping the run charts with 309 runs in six games, he has emerged as a key player in the Men in Blue's exciting tournament run.
In the last clash against Sri Lanka, Abhishek Sharma played another brilliant knock, having made 61 off just 31 balls, with the strike rate reading 196.77. Impressed by his performance, Sri Lankan head coach Sanath Jayasuriya lauded Sharma’s exceptional batting skills.
“Abhishek Sharma is playing his natural game, and they have encouraged him to play his natural game. That's the key, because if someone is playing naturally, we need to encourage him to continue that,” he said after the match.
“But whenever he wants to slow down, he knows how to do that as well. After six overs, if he wants to bat longer, he’s managing it. Day by day, he’s getting experience and batting really well. The good thing is that the coaching staff has given him the license to play his natural game. That's the key,” he added.
Jayasuriya commends Nissanka’s classic century
Sri Lanka faltered early in their 203-run chase, but Pathum Nissanka's brilliant 52-ball century turned the tide of the match in their favor. Fans were on edge as the game finally went to a Super Over. After the game, Jayasuriya hailed his brilliance.
“I think Pathum played a brilliant innings to get that total, but unfortunately, he got out on the first ball of the last over. That was a bit unfortunate. But right through those 20 overs, he batted really well to get 100 and put 202 runs on the board. Unfortunately, his dismissal in the last over proved to be the turning point,” he said.
After a bone-chilling game in the last Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka faced a heartbreaking defeat in a thrilling super over. Despite an exciting group stage, their Super Four journey ended winless.
