Ind vs SA T20I at Cuttack Barabati: Abhishek Sharma on brink of massive record

Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of an extraordinary milestone in T20 international cricket this year. The explosive opener has been in red-hot form throughout 2025, and as India prepare for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa starting December 9 in Cuttack, all eyes will be on him.

After the South Africa fixtures, India are scheduled to play another five T20Is against New Zealand before heading into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. With a packed calendar ahead, Abhishek has a golden chance to etch his name in the record books and finish the year as the highest run-getter in T20Is.

Currently, Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett sits atop the table with 936 T20I runs in 2025. However, with no further matches lined up for Zimbabwe this year, Bennett’s tally will remain unchanged—opening the door for rivals to overtake him. Abhishek Sharma is one of the strongest contenders to do so.

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So far, Abhishek has scored 756 runs in 17 matches at a staggering strike rate of 196.36, underlining his dominance as an aggressive top-order batter. His impressive run includes one century and five fifties, and he stands fourth among players from full-member nations in the year’s T20I run charts.

To surpass Bennett and end 2025 as the leading run-scorer, Abhishek needs just 181 more runs. Considering his current touch, this landmark appears well within reach during the home series against South Africa. If achieved, it will mark a standout moment in his rising international career.