Ashutosh Sharma is one of the rising Indian cricketer who has gained wider recognition among his fans for his unique batting style. Born on September 15, 1998, in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, Ashutosh is a right-handed batsman who has been continuously contributing to Indian cricket. He got recognized in 2024 IPL season, where he played for the Punjab Kings and got noticed for his aggressive stroke play. Let’s read further to know about the life of Ashutosh Sharma.
Key Achievements of Delhi Capital’s Cricketer Ashutosh Sharma
- Ashutosh Sharma was one of the prominent players for Railways in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- Last year in the IPL season, he played for Punjab Kings and scored 189 runs in 11 matches.
- He also become a part of the Delhi Capitals post releasing from Punjab Kings.
- In IPL 2025, Ashutosh gave outstanding performance and scored 66 runs in 31 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.
Ashutosh Sharma’s Early Life
Ashutosh Sharma is an Indian cricketer who currently plays for the railways in domestic cricket before playing in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. His journey towards his cricket love started at the tender age of eight when he moved to Indore to train at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association’s residential academy. Naman Ojha and Suryakumar Yadav are Sharma’s cricketing idols who have always inspired him in achieving his dreams. His playing style is characterised by a fearless attitude and a penchant for big hits.
Ashutosh completed his schooling in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. From the very beginning, he was more inclined towards cricket than studies, continuously practising and playing local tournaments.
Personal Life of Ashutosh Sharma
The Cricketer Ashutosh Sharma is 27 years old as of 2025 and is unmarried. He was born to Rambabu Sharma and Hemlata Sharma and has an elder brother. It was Ashutosh’s father who motivated him to join the Railways Cricket Club academy. With Sharma showing incredible performance and playing under-14 and under-16 for his district, he was shifted to Indore with the help of former Indian cricketer Amay Khurasiya in 2016.
Ashutosh Sharma: Domestic career
Ashutosh made his Twenty20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2017–18 Zonal T20 League on 12 January 2018. He made his List A debut on 16 October 2019, for Madhya Pradesh in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Later in October 2023, he broke the record for the fastest to 50 runs by an Indian player in Twenty20 cricket, in 11 balls.
All About Ashutosh’s Cricket Career
Sharma’s growth to prominence came during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he made records with an 11-ball 50, and gave outstanding performance, surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s legendary feat. Some of the skills that made him an outstanding performer include his power-hitting skills. Due to his amazing performances in various cricket matches, he was noticed by the IPL, which resulted in his acquisition by Punjab for the 2024 season.
During the IPL matches, he scored 61 runs in 28 balls against Mumbai Indians. All these achievements gave him the chance to perform on the bigger stage.
Though Ashutosh got limited opportunities to showcase his skills and passion for cricket, but he consistently managed to impress his fans with his unqiue batting style. One of the example of his incredible performance was the Ranji Trophy, where he scored a 123 against Gujarat, showcasing his ability to anchor an innings. Also he scored 75 runs against Sikkim with a strike rate of 126.38.
Sharma’s T20 performances have been quite engaging, with seven fifties to his name, showcasing that he has the strength and abilities to create history.
He later was roped in by the Delhi Capitals who paid a whopping amount worth INR 3.80 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. Ashutosh made a total of 66 runs (not out) in 31 balls during Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. His outstanding performance helped Delhi Capitals in chasing the target of 210.
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Sharma’s career statistics
Sharma’s career statistics reflect his growing stature in domestic cricket. In the Ranji Trophy, he has accumulated 370 runs so far, with a high score of 123. His List A career includes 297 runs. In the IPL, Sharma has scored 189 runs at a strike rate of 167.25, with a top score of 61 against Mumbai Indians.
Ashutosh’s Future
No doubt Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best cricket players. With Sharma continuing to develop his game, his unmatched leadership skills and match-winning performances will be essential for his teams. Ashutosh is eyeing to earn name and fame as a key player in Indian cricket.
