Abhishek Sharma: Decoding his IPL batting stats in powerplay overs
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Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma started his Indian Premier League 2025 campaign with a whirlwind 11-ball 24 against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Abhishek, who struck at 218.19, added 45 runs in three overs alongside Travis Head.
The southpaw is known for his explosiveness in the first six overs.
Abhishek will be keen to perform well when SRH host Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday.
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Abhishek has struck at 159.70 in PP overs
As per ESPNcricinfo, Abhishek owns a strike rate of 159.70 in the powerplay overs (1-6) in the IPL. Across 40 innings, he has scored 757 runs from 474 balls at an average of 34.40.
He has been dismissed 22 times in this phase.
90 fours and 35 sixes have flown from his bat in the first six overs.
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Abhishek was unstoppable in IPL 2024 during first six overs
Abhishek carried a strike rate of 202.95 in IPL 2024 for SRH, bossing the show. He averaged 38.11 and scored 343 runs from 169 balls. He slammed 27 fours and 29 sixes in the first six overs.
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Abhishek's performance in 2024 and his overall IPL stats
In IPL 2024, Abhishek ended up with 484 runs from 16 matches as SRH ended as runners-up. His overall strike rate was 204.21 and the average read 32-plus. He smashed 42 sixes and 36 fours.
Overall, the southpaw has amassed 1,401 runs from 64 matches at 25.47. His strike rate is 156.01.
He owns 7 fifties under his belt (HS: 75*).