IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, equals Virat Kohli to become…

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Abhishek Sharma unleashed a sensational unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, including 10 sixes, to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to 242/2 against Delhi Capitals. This remarkable century, his second in the IPL, propelled SRH to a commanding position and etched his name among the league's top individual scores

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, equals Virat Kohli to become…

Abhishek Sharma unleashed a sensational unbeaten 135 off 68 balls, including 10 sixes, to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to 242/2 against Delhi Capitals. This remarkable century, his second in the IPL, propelled SRH to a commanding position and etched his name among the league's top individual scores. Sharma's explosive batting display was the highlight of SRH's dominant performance.

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Abhishek Sharma delivered a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing his second IPL century to headline Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting masterclass against Delhi Capitals.After DC opted to bowl first, Abhishek turned the decision into a nightmare, racing to a stunning hundred in just 47 balls. He remained unbeaten on 135 off 68 deliveries, an innings packed with 10 towering sixes, as SRH piled up a massive 242 for 2 in their 20 overs.The knock marked Abhishek’s second IPL hundred and underlined his growing stature in T20 cricket. It was also the second time he has struck 10 sixes in a single IPL innings, making him only the second player after Chris Gayle to achieve the feat multiple times.With this innings, Abhishek moved to nine T20 centuries, drawing level with Virat Kohli among Indian batters. In the all-time list, Gayle leads the chart with 22 hundreds, followed by Babar Azam (12) and David Warner (10), while Abhishek now shares the next spot with names like Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw and Sahibzada Farhan.The innings also saw Abhishek reach another major milestone, completing 350 sixes in T20 cricket, further highlighting his reputation as one of the most explosive hitters in the format.SRH’s innings was a complete team effort at the top, with Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen providing strong support, but it was Abhishek who stole the show. He carried his bat through the innings, accelerating at the right moments to take the attack apart.There was a slice of fortune too. On 49, Abhishek survived a simple run-out chance when KL Rahul missed the opportunity, a moment that proved costly as the left-hander went on to produce one of the most destructive knocks of the season.Highest individual scores 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 among the highest individual scores in IPL history, just behind iconic efforts like Gayle’s unbeaten 175 and Brendon McCullum’s 158*. Abhishek himself already features on that elite list with a 141-run knock last season, underlining his consistency in delivering big scores.On a night where everything clicked 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 daunting chase.

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