Abhishek has taken the cricketing world by storm with his attacking batting approach this season.
Sharma carried on his scintillating form and played a crucial role in SRH’s four-wicket victory over PBKS at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday (May 19).
Chasing a daunting target of 215, the southpaw slammed 66 off 28 balls with five boundaries and six sixes as SRH got over the line with five deliveries to spare and climbed to the second spot on the IPL 2024 points table.
Following the match, Cummins hailed Abhishek and admitted that he himself would never want to bowl at the left-hander.
"It's pretty cool, it's awesome. We have won 6 out of 7 here, it has been great. I didn't know many guys coming into this season, but we have played great cricket and had some fun," Cummins said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
"He (Abhishek) is amazing. I wouldn't want to bowl against him. He's scary. Nitish is a class player, looks mature beyond his age, he is perfect for the top-order. Really satisfying. I haven't played in finals before. Playing some really good cricket, excited for what's ahead," he added.
Abhishek Sharma has been a key figure in the SRH batting unit, and his formidable opening partnership with Travis Head has played a big role in the majority of their success this season.
So far, the 23-year-old has amassed 467 runs in 13 innings at an average of 38.92 and a strike rate of 209.41, including three half-centuries.
After scripting SRH’s win over PBKS, Abhishek said: "Its just a matter of time for any batsman that they realize its their time. I thought my days are going good so I should utilize it for my team. From the 1st ball my intent was to go after the bowler because the target was a lot and I wanted to contribute for my team. I've told this before, the hard work I've put before this season has helped me now. In SMAT I was clear that I would target the bowler and dominate. I want to continue it as its all going good."
The youngster thanked former SRH coach Brian Lara, Hyderabad fans and the Uppal Stadium pitch curator after finishing the group stage on a high.
"Brian Lara was our coach as well. I have worked a lot under him last year and am in touch with him now as well. I'm just waiting for the balls that I want the bowler to bowl at me. They are bowling loose as well, going a bit defensive. I just make sure they are under pressure. When inside I was talking to Nitish about Harshal paji. The more I was waiting for him, it was getting a bit easier for me because I've seen him taking a lot of wickets in the middle overs. I was very much ready for that and I wanted to wait for it and play along the ground. The 2nd one I was going for a single, it actually middled and went for the boundary. I want to thank the crowd, special mention to pitch curator and groundsmen. They have given pitches that have suited our style," he remarked.