Abhishek Sharma made headlines on February 2 (Sunday) with an explosive knock of 135 runs off 54 balls in the fifth and final T20I between India and England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. With 13 sixes and 7 fours, he helped India set a massive total of 247 runs. This performance was his second T20I century for India, and he became the highest run-scorer in a T20I by an Indian batter, surpassing previous records.
Abhishek’s journey to stardom began with his exceptional performance in the 2024 IPL season. He scored a remarkable 484 runs at an impressive strike rate of 204.22, including a record-breaking 42 sixes. His outstanding performances in the 2024 IPL season helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) reach the finals, and the franchise made sure to retain him for the 2025 season.
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Abhishek Sharma smashes India’s second-fastest T20I TON in Men’s Cricket 💯🔽#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2025
What is Abhishek Sharma’s IPL 2025 Salary?
At just 24 years old, Abhishek Sharma will continue to play for SRH in IPL 2025. Since joining the franchise in 2019, he has consistently delivered impressive performances, and his value has grown steadily. After an outstanding 2024 season, SRH decided to retain him for the 2025 IPL mega auction. Abhishek Sharma’s IPL 2025 salary has been significantly boosted to ₹14 crore ($1.6 million), which represents a huge 115.4% increase from his previous salary of ₹6.5 crore in IPL 2024.
Abhishek Sharma’s rise to stardom continues to impress, and his contribution to SRH’s performance has made him a key player for the team.
