Abhishek Sharma hits 82 as Amritsar Soormas post 264 in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

Abhishek Sharma scored 82 off 36 as captain of Amritsar Soormas in their second Sher-e-Punjab T20 League match against Jalandhar Warriors on September 1, 2026, and helped the side reach 264 after a 151-run partnership with Naman Dhir.

The 25-year-old Indian cricketer, formerly the No. 1 T20I batter in the ICC rankings, had struggled for form in recent international outings that coincided with India’s losses to Ireland and England, and returned to domestic cricket to rebuild his game. The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, staged for the first time this year, features Sharma as the Soormas’ captain.

In the tournament opener, Sharma struck 77 off 26 balls to lift Amritsar to 258, but Mohali Kings chased down that total with three balls remaining after Anmolpreet Singh produced a century. That match preceded Sharma’s second outing in the competition.

Facing Jalandhar Warriors, Amritsar lost Sahaj Dhawan as the first wicket when the score was five, Dhawan being bowled. What followed was a long stand between the captain and Naman Dhir that yielded 151 runs and swung the innings back in Amritsar’s favor.

Naman Dhir converted the partnership into a century, finishing on 117 off 56 balls, while Sharma reached 82 off 36 to complete the substantial partnership. Their efforts propelled Amritsar to a tournament-high 264, surpassing the 258 posted in the opening game.

Supporters and Indian team fans noted Sharma’s return to form, with two successive fifties recorded at a brisk scoring rate. Fans will be hoping he maintains that form through the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League and when he next appears for India.

India will next play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting September 13, 2026, and it will be important to see how Abhishek carries his form back into international cricket.