Abhishek Sharma Smashes Unbeaten 135 as SRH Posts 242 Against Delhi Capitals

Abhishek Sharma delivered a dominant batting performance, scoring his second Indian Premier League century to anchor the Sunrisers Hyderabad offense against the Delhi Capitals. After Delhi opted to bowl first, Sharma converted the decision into a 242-run total, securing an unbeaten 135 off 68 deliveries.

Milestones and Match Highlights

Sharma controlled the SRH innings from the opening over, finishing with 10 sixes and carrying his bat through the complete 20 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their innings at 242 for 2, heavily supported by the top order. Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen provided steady run rates at the opposite end while Sharma dismantled the Capitals’ bowling attack.

The innings featured a notable missed opportunity from Delhi. On 49 runs, Sharma survived a direct run-out chance when KL Rahul failed to secure the ball. Sharma immediately capitalized on the error, more than doubling his score and breaking multiple franchise records.

T20 Records Achieved by Sharma

• Ninth T20 Century: Sharma equals Virat Kohli among Indian batters for the most centuries in the T20 format.
• Multiple 10-Six Matches: He joins Chris Gayle as the only players in Indian Premier League history to hit 10 or more sixes in an innings multiple times.
• Career Sixes: Surpassed 350 total sixes in his professional T20 career.

Highest Individual Scores in IPL History

With this performance, Sharma places his name twice within the top five highest individual scores in the tournament’s history. Chris Gayle continues to lead the all-time chart with his 22 career hundreds and the highest single-game score.

Sharma’s ability to consistently register massive totals reinforces his position within the elite tier of international T20 batters. The records established during this match set a demanding standard for the remainder of the season, leaving the Delhi Capitals with an imposing 243-run chase.