Abhishek hit five fours and eight sixes in this innings. He put pressure on the New Zealand bowlers right from the start. His batting had a clear plan and confidence. Every shot showed how aware he was of his power. It was through this innings that he showed why he is currently regarded as one of the most feared batsmen in T20 cricket.

Abhishek talks about his preparation after the match. He said that he regularly watches his batting videos. Through this he can understand how the bowlers are trying to bowl against him. He also analyzed the video where he played the shot where he dropped the ball. In his words, “I don’t have many shots. So the ones I have, I practice again and again and use them in matches.”

Abhishek also said that the team had a specific plan from the beginning and they are following it. According to him, if one has to play at 200 strike rate in T20, then aggressive mentality is needed from the beginning. The opposing team will have a different plan for him. Therefore, he thinks that his preparation and confidence are the biggest hope.

Although he is seen as a very aggressive batsman, Abhishek does not consider himself a ‘dangerous’ player. He said, he never does range hitting. He is basically a batter of timing. His goal is to see the ball well, play shots by adapting to the conditions. He also prepares according to a specific plan in net practice.

Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav also praised Abhishek. He said that Abhishek behaves very professionally not only on the field but also outside the field. Hotels, team bus—everywhere his discipline and mentality is reflected on the field. And now Abhishek Sharma is getting the result of that hard work.