IND vs UAE / Abhishek Sharma became only the fourth Indian to do this, became a part of Rohit Sharma's club

Team India made a great start in Asia Cup 2025. In the first match of Group-A played in Dubai, India defeated UAE by 9 wickets. UAE was bowled out for just 57 runs. In reply, Abhishek Sharma's innings of 30 runs and a six on the first ball won everyone's heart.

IND vs UAE: In Asia Cup 2025, Team India started their campaign in the same explosive style, which their fans expected. India's first match in Group-A was against the UAE team, in which the Indian team won a spectacular victory by 9 wickets. Captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first, which proved to be completely right on the Dubai pitch. The Indian bowlers performed brilliantly and bundled out the UAE for just 57 runs.

After this, India easily achieved this target by losing one wicket in just 4.3 overs. Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma's contribution was very special in this victory, who made his place in Rohit Sharma's special club by playing a quick innings of 30 runs. Abhishek made a record by hitting a six off the first ball Chasing the target of 58 runs, the Indian team fielded the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. Abhishek faced the first ball of the innings and hit the ball of UAE bowler Haider Ali for a six in the direction of long off.

With this brilliant shot, Abhishek became the fourth Indian batsman to hit a six off the first ball of the innings in T20 International. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson were included before him in this special club. Abhishek scored 30 runs in his 16-ball innings, which included 2 fours and 3 sixes.

Players who hit a six off the first ball of the innings in T20 International for India:

Rohit Sharma: vs England (2021, Ahmedabad)
Yashasvi Jaiswal: vs Zimbabwe (2024, Harare)
Sanju Samson: vs England (2025, Mumbai)
Abhishek Sharma: vs UAE (2025, Dubai)

Abhishek Sharma: No. 1 batsman in T20 rankings

Abhishek Sharma has played only 18 matches so far in his short T20 International career, but his batting has impressed everyone. He has scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries, and his strike rate is 193.50. Due to this brilliant performance, Abhishek is currently the number-1 batsman in the T20 International rankings. His aggressive batting and consistency has brought him to this position, and his innings in the Asia Cup is a good sign for the Indian team.