SunRisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, smashing his maiden IPL century in sensational style against Punjab Kings. Chasing a massive target of 246, the young left-hander came out with a clear intent and reached his century in just 40 balls during the 13th over, marking the sixth-fastest ton in IPL history.
Abhishek’s milestone came off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal, and as soon as he raised his bat, the Uppal crowd erupted into a roar of appreciation. But what stole the show wasn’t just his breathtaking strokeplay—it was the heartfelt gesture that followed. Abhishek pulled out a white piece of paper from his pocket and proudly showed it to the stands.
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Written on it: “This one is for the Orange Army”—a tribute to the loyal SRH fans. Even PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer couldn’t resist walking over to see what was on the note.
WHAT. A. MOMENT. 🙌
100 reasons to celebrate #AbhishekSharma‘s knock tonight! PS. Don’t miss his special message for #OrangeArmy 🧡
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Abhishek eventually departed after an extraordinary 141 off just 55 balls, an innings that included 14 boundaries and 10 towering sixes. His knock helped SunRisers Hyderabad chase down 246 with ease, winning the match by eight wickets and with nine balls to spare. It was the second-highest successful chase in IPL history.
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Abhishek didn’t just secure a win—he rewrote the record books. His 141 is now the highest individual score by a SunRisers Hyderabad batter, eclipsing David Warner’s 126. He also surpassed KL Rahul to post the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history, solidifying his place among the league’s brightest stars.
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Abhishek Sharma | #PlayWithFire | #SRHvPBKS | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/OaD4YQEmTT
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 12, 2025
Highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL!
Take a bow, Abhishek Sharma 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/ZGM3LeIVeJ— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 12, 2025
