IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma created history, became equal to Virat Kohli… | cricket news
Abhishek Sharma Putting on a breathtaking display of power-hitting, he headlined Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting masterclass against Delhi Capitals by scoring his second IPL century.After DC decided to bowl first, Abhishek turned the decision into a nightmare by scoring a brilliant century in just 47 balls. He remained unbeaten on 135 off 68 balls, an innings studded with 10 sky-high sixes, as SRH posted a mammoth total of 242 for 2 in their 20 overs.The innings marked Abhishek’s second IPL century and underlined his growing stature in T20 cricket. This was the second time he hit 10 sixes in a single IPL innings, making him the second player to hit 10 sixes in a single IPL innings. chris gayle To achieve the feat many times.
With this innings, Abhishek reached the mark of nine T20 centuries. Virat Kohli Among Indian batsmen. In the all-time list, Gayle tops the list with 22 centuries, followed by Babar Azam (12) and David Warner (10), while Abhishek is now next along with names like Quinton de Kock, Riley Rossouw and Sahibzada Farhan.Abhishek achieved another major feat in this innings, completing 350 sixes in T20 cricket, highlighting his reputation as one of the most explosive batsmen in the format.SRH’s innings was a complete team effort with Travis Head at the top, Ishan Kishan And Heinrich Klaasen provided strong support, but it was Abhishek who stole the show. He wielded his bat throughout the innings and increased the pace at the right time to dismantle the attack.There was also a piece of luck. Abhishek escaped the chance of an easy run out on 49 runs. KL Rahul The chance was missed, a moment that proved costly as the left-hander produced one of the most disastrous innings of the season.Highest individual score in IPL175* C Gayle RCB vs PWI Bengaluru 2013158* B McCullum KKR vs RCB Bengaluru 2008141 Abhishek Sharma SRH vs PK Hyderabad 2025140* Q de Kock LSG vs KKR Navi Mumbai 2022135* Abhishek Sharma SRH vs DC Hyderabad 2026His 135* now ranks as the highest individual score in IPL history, behind iconic efforts like Gayle’s unbeaten 175 and Brendon McCullum’s 158*. Abhishek himself is already included in that elite list with his innings of 141 runs last season, which underlines his consistency in delivering big scores.On a night where everything went well for SRH, Abhishek Sharma’s innings stood out as pure dominance – a blend of timing, power and fearless intent that left Delhi Capitals with a tough chase.