In a thrilling match, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 off 55 deliveries, breaking multiple records and leading his team to a stunning eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025. The 24-year-old left-hander’s century, scored in just 40 deliveries, remains the third-fastest by an Indian in IPL history, while his 10 sixes are the second-most hit by an Indian player in a single innings.
Sharma’s remarkable knock, which came off just 55 balls, also helped SRH register their highest successful chase in IPL history, surpassing their previous record of 244. The win also saw the team snap a five-match losing streak, which had been weighing heavily on them. Sharma’s partnership with Travis Head, which yielded 171 runs, became the second-highest opening stand for SRH, further highlighting their dominance in the match.
After the match, Sharma Downplayed the impact of his century, attributing the team’s success to the collective effort and support from his colleagues. “It’s not easy for any player to go through that form. Special mention to the team and captain, very simple message to the batters although I was not doing well. Had a talk with Travis and it was a special day for both of us,” he said. Sharma also extended his gratitude to teammates Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav, who have been offering him guidance and support throughout the tournament.
The win has lifted SRH to second place in the overall list of highest successful chases in IPL history, behind Punjab Kings’ record of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Sharma’s century also surpassed KL Rahul’s record of 132 as the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL. As for Sharma’s own records, his six-hitting spree has him on the list of top six-hitters in IPL history, with Murali Vijay’s 11 sixes off 127 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010 remaining the record.
The win has also given SRH a much-needed boost, as they strive to make a strong finish to the tournament. With their star opener in top form, the team will be eager to build on this momentum and make a deep run in the competition.
Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/ipl-2025-abhishek-sharma-records-highest-individual-score-by-an-indian-9941071/
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Publish Date: 2025-04-13 01:31:00
