“I’m not done yet,” Abhishek Sharma said before the IPL season began. After four matches, the all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad is getting near it. The statement from SRH captain and top fast bowler Pat Cummins that he wouldn’t fancy bowling at him with the new ball is the best proof there is. Given the stroke play that Abhishek has so far shown at the top of the order, it won’t be difficult to believe the Australian, even if he said it in jest.
Abhishek’s strike rate of 217.56 in this IPL is the highest among batters who have faced at least 50 balls thus far. He has already blasted 15 sixes, only surpassed by teammate Heinrich Klaasen (17). His powerplay hitting has been so impressive that opening partner Travis Head, with a strike rate of 180.64, is playing second fiddle to Abhishek.
