IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma created history for SRH, became the fastest batsman ever… cricket news
New Delhi: Opener Abhishek Sharma Played a brilliant inning for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match. Chennai Super KingsScored the fastest fifty in the history of the franchise. The left-handed batsman brought up his half-century in just 15 balls, breaking his previous record of 16 balls, and setting the tone early for SRH after being asked to bat first.Abhishek started cautiously but changed gears quickly and took complete control of the innings.
The highlight came in the fifth over against Matthew Short, where he unleashed a flurry of shots and scored 25 runs, which included three fours and two consecutive sixes. That over helped them reach their milestone in emphatic fashion and put immediate pressure on the CSK bowlers.He continued his aggressive approach before getting out in the eighth over. Jamie Overton bowled a hard-length ball and Abhishek attempted to direct it towards third man, but missed the ball. Sanju Samson completed the catch and was confident enough to force a review, which confirmed the dismissal. Abhishek played a brilliant inning of 59 runs in 22 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes and gave a strong platform to SRH.Abhishek has been in great touch the whole time IPL 2026 and remains a key figure at the top of the order. Known for his fearless batting, he has consistently given fast starts to his team. He recently became only the second SRH player to hit 100 sixes for the franchise, underscoring his impact as a power-hitter.His performances this season include a smashing knock of 48 off 21 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders and a quickfire 74 off 28 balls against Punjab Kings. With 125 runs in five matches, including two half-centuries, Abhishek has been playing a vital role in SRH’s batting lineup.
