Abhishek Sharma breaks multiple T20 records as SRH crushes DC with 242/2 in IPL clash
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma delivered a career-defining performance on Tuesday, dismantling the Delhi Capitals bowling attack with a breathtaking unbeaten 135 off just 68 balls in IPL 2026.
Playing at home, SRH unleashed full batting dominance as they posted a towering 242/2 in 20 overs, led by Abhishek’s explosive century and a late surge from Heinrich Klaasen.
Abhishek Sharma reached his second IPL century in just 47 balls, showcasing pure power-hitting brilliance. His innings included: 9 fours, 10 massive sixes.
This knock not only dismantled Delhi Capitals’ bowling plans but also cemented Abhishek as one of the most dangerous T20 openers in the league.
Record-breaking milestones in a single innings
The innings was more than just runs, it was a statistical explosion:
- Second IPL century of his career
- Second instance of hitting 10 sixes in an IPL innings, making him only the second batter after Chris Gayle to do it more than once
- Reached 9 T20 centuries, equalling Virat Kohli among Indian players
- Now part of the elite list of T20 century-makers alongside global stars like Chris Gayle (22), Babar Azam (12), and David Warner (10)
- Completed 350 sixes in T20 cricket
- Crossed 2000 IPL runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, joining legends like David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kane Williamson
While Abhishek anchored the innings with destructive intent, Heinrich Klaasen provided the finishing surge. He smashed a quick 37 off just 13 balls, striking 3 fours and 3 sixes, ensuring SRH finished with one of the highest totals of the season.
With ANI inputs