After suffering four back-to-back defeats, SRH registered a thumping victory against PBKS, thanks to a whirlwind century by the dashing batter Abhishek Sharma, who scored 141 runs off just 55 balls, making light work of the 246-run target set by Punjab.

What stood out, however, was SRH owner Kavya Maran’s joyous reaction in the stands after Abhishek completed his ton in just 40 balls — an absolute carnage of the PBKS bowling attack. Following her team’s dismal performance in the tournament so far, the win came as a much-needed relief for the SRH camp. As Abhishek raised his bat to acknowledge the crowd after reaching the milestone, an elated Kavya jumped in joy and hugged Abhishek’s parents, who were seated beside her, witnessing their son’s heroics. It was a night filled with joy and fulfilment for the SRH team, staff, and fans in Hyderabad.

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To make the occasion even more special, Abhishek pulled out a handwritten note from his pocket after completing his ton, which read, “This one is for Orange Army” — a unique and heartwarming way to celebrate his maiden IPL century.

Abhishek Sharma's blistering knock drew high praise from cricketing legends. Yuvraj Singh lauded the youngster’s maturity and composure, cheekily tweeting, “Wah Sharma ji ke bete!” while applauding his calculated approach near the century mark. Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar praised Abhishek’s “incredible hand speed” and his ability to get under the ball and send it miles, calling it “a knock for the ages.” Their appreciation underscored the significance of Abhishek’s explosive innings, which was both technically sound and entertaining, and marked a potential turning point in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign.