Abhishek Sharma Approaches 2000 IPL Runs Ahead of Key Match

As Abhishek Sharma gears up for a significant match against the Rajasthan Royals, he stands just 55 runs shy of reaching the 2,000-run milestone in the IPL. With a mixed performance this season, including a standout 74 runs in his last game, Sharma's journey in the IPL has been impressive. He has accumulated nearly 2,000 runs over his career, showcasing his talent and potential. This article delves into his current form, career statistics, and the upcoming match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 22:35 IST

Chasing Milestone in IPL 2024

Star Indian T20 opener Abhishek Sharma is on the verge of reaching 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), needing just 55 more runs before his team's match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday.

Impressive Performance in Current Season

In the ongoing IPL season, Abhishek has had a varied performance, accumulating 129 runs across four matches, averaging 32.25 with an impressive strike rate of 218.64, including one half-century. His standout performance came against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he scored 74 runs off just 28 balls, hitting five fours and eight sixes.

Abhishek Sharma's IPL Career Overview

Throughout his IPL career, Abhishek has played 81 matches, amassing 1,945 runs in 78 innings, with an average of 27.39 and a strike rate of 165.81. His record includes one century and ten fifties, with a personal best score of 141. For Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he has contributed 1,882 runs in 78 matches and 75 innings, maintaining an average of 26.88 and a strike rate of 165.08. He made his IPL debut in 2018 with the Delhi Capitals (DC), where he scored 63 runs in three innings, including an impressive 46* on his debut.

Team Lineups

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao Perala.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Praful Hinge, Kamindu Mendis, David Payne, Zeeshan Ansari, Brydon Carse, Smaran Ravichandran, Sakib Hussain, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar.