Ashutosh Sharma took the cricketing world by storm when he slammed an 11-ball fifty in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He broke Yuvraj Singh’s record of fastest fifty by an Indian in T20s, and the IPL franchises took notice of it.
Within a few months, Sharma landed a bid from Punjab Kings and showcased his power-hitting in the IPL 2024. The Madhya Pradesh cricketer is here to boss bowlers in the IPL.
Here you can look at Ashutosh Sharma’s IPL career stats, records, teams, and salary every season.
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Early Debut in IPL Career
Ashutosh Sharma’s IPL debut came in an unusual way, but he had an ‘impactful’ outing. He got off the mark in the tournament as an impact player.
Sharma’s debut came against Gujarat Titans on April 4, 2024, in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings brought him in as an impact substitute player while chasing an impossible target of 200 runs.
When Sharma walked in Punjab were 150 for six and further needed 50 runs in 4.3 overs. But the right-hander changed the dynamics of the game with his 31 runs off 17 balls, helping Punjab win the match.
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Apr 04, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
IPL Career of Ashutosh Sharma
| Year | Match | Runs | HS | WKTS | BBM | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 189 | 61 | 0 | – | – |
| Career | 11 | 189 | 61 | 0 | – | – |
Performance in IPL 2024
After a rocking start in his debut IPL match, Sharma repeated such performances in a few more matches, putting up quick cameos while coming down the order.
Sharma smashed his maiden IPL fifty coming to bat in a crunch situation against Mumbai Indians. He scored 61 off 28 while chasing a 193-run target, though he couldn’t take Punjab over the ropes.
Overall, in IPL 2024, Sharma scored 189 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 167.25.
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Last Match in IPL 2024
Ashutosh Sharma couldn’t get a fairytale end to his IPL 2024 campaign. His last outing of the 2024 season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19.
Sharma batted at no. 6, but he managed to score only two runs, ending the 2024 season on a bad note just like Punjab Kings campaign.
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | May 19, 03:30 PM LOCAL |
Ashutosh Sharma IPL Auction Price & History:
Thanks to his notable batting performances in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he finally entered the IPL. He registered his name in the 2023 mini-auction, and Punjab Kings signed him.
The Kings bought him at his base price of INR 20 lakhs. He repaid the faith shown by the franchise through his performances.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.00 Lac | Punjab |
| 2025 | 50 Lac To 2 Cr. | PBKS, LSG |
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IPL Batting & Bowling Stats Overview
Batting Stats
| IPL Season | M | R | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 189 | 61 | 27 | 167.26 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
Want to know which team Ashutosh Sharma will play for in IPL 2025?
With an incredible display of modern batsmanship in IPL 2024, Ashutosh Sharma’s stakes have risen high. He has shown his temperament to turn the fate of matches with his late cameos.
Teams want such players in their ranks in T20 cricket, and Sharma will be in demand if he decides to enter the IPL 2025 auction.
