India’s left-handed batter Abhishek Sharma has made cricket history. After his brilliant performance in the 2025 Asia Cup, Sharma achieved the highest rating points ever for a T20I batter. He scored 931 rating points during the Super Four match against Sri Lanka.
Although his rating dipped slightly to 926 points after the Asia Cup final, it still surpasses the previous record of 919 points by England’s Dawid Malan in 2020. Abhishek Sharma’s incredible form has made him the most-talked-about batter in the T20I format.
Indian Records Broken
Before Abhishek Sharma, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav held the highest rating for an Indian with 912 points in 2022. Cricket legend Virat Kohli is also among the top five, with a career-high of 909 points in 2014.
Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking feat shows India’s rising talent in T20 cricket and highlights the team’s depth in young, fearless batters.
Global T20I Standings
England opener Phil Salt is second on the all-time T20I rating list with 844 points. Salt recently scored his fourth T20I century, an unbeaten 141 against South Africa in the second T20I at Manchester. His performance keeps England competitive in the global T20 rankings.
Abhishek Sharma’s achievement, however, sets a new global benchmark for T20I batters. Analysts believe it will inspire a new generation of cricketers to focus on consistent, high-impact performances.
Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma’s Heroics
Sharma was instrumental in India’s Super Four match against Sri Lanka, scoring a match-winning knock that impressed fans and experts alike. His aggressive yet calculated batting helped India dominate, earning him maximum rating points.
Cricket fans and experts have praised Sharma for his maturity under pressure, despite his young age. Many see him as a potential long-term star in T20 cricket and even in other formats.
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New Era for Indian T20 Cricket
India’s new generation of T20 stars is on the rise, as evidenced by Abhishek Sharma’s record. India currently boasts a mix of youth and experience with the guidance of seasoned players like Virat Kohli. Abhishek Sharma’s success may also influence team strategies, focusing on aggressive batting in power plays and consistent middle-order performance.
According to analysts, Abhishek Sharma’s rating achievement may also affect T20 leagues around the world, since teams are probably looking to sign him for prestigious competitions like the Caribbean Premier League, Big Bash, and IPL.
