During his century against PBKS, Abhishek Sharma pulled out a paper from his pocket that read, “This one’s for the Orange Army.”
Abhishek Sharma Shines as Asia Cup 2025 Player of the Tournament
Abhishek Sharma’s performance at the 2025 Asia Cup was a treat for cricket fans. The India opener was named Player of the Tournament and emerged as the leading run-scorer, amassing 314 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 200.00. His innings featured 32 fours and 19 sixes, including three half-centuries, with a top score of 75.
Sharma’s big-hitting prowess also saw him top the charts for most sixes and fours in the tournament. 2025 has been a stellar year for him, highlighted by an explosive IPL 2025 knock where he scored 141 off 55 balls against PBKS, hitting 14 fours and 10 sixes. Celebrating his century, Sharma famously pulled out a paper reading, “This one’s for the Orange Army,” dedicating the memorable innings to his fans.
Abhishek Sharma recalls viral IPL 2025 celebration
Recently, Abhishek Sharma appeared on the YouTube show Breakfast with Champions and shared the story behind his iconic “Orange Army” celebration. He revealed that Shikhar Dhawan had advised him on the power of manifestation. “He invited me to his home and made me start writing in a diary. One thing is visualizing that I will do it, and the other is visualizing that I am doing it—being the best player for India, winning matches for the team,” Sharma explained.
India went on to win the 2025 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final, though celebrations were clouded by controversy as the team had to celebrate without the trophy.