Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Century Leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to Historic Victory
in a thrilling IPL encounter on Saturday, Abhishek Sharma showcased his remarkable talent with a stunning 141 runs off just 55 balls, guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a remarkable eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad. This win marked the second-highest triumphant run chase in IPL history.
PBKS, opting to bat first, set a formidable target of 245 runs, thanks to captain Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 82 runs off 36 balls, which included six sixes and as many fours. Despite harshal Patel’s extraordinary four-wicket haul (4/42), the Sunrisers were undeterred.
Abhishek, who had been struggling earlier in the season, turned the game on its head with a breathtaking display of power hitting. He reached his fifty in just 19 balls and ultimately recorded the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history, hitting 10 sixes and 14 fours. SRH chased down the target in just 18.3 overs, ending a four-match losing streak.
Travis Head also played a crucial role, contributing a solid 66 runs off 37 balls, as the duo formed a record 171-run opening partnership. The aggressive batting left PBKS scrambling, with captain Iyer using seven bowlers in the first nine overs without success.
Lockie Ferguson’s early injury compounded PBKS’s woes, leaving them short on bowling options.Abhishek’s innings was a masterclass in clean hitting, and he celebrated his maiden IPL century in style, pulling out a piece of paper from his pocket.
As SRH raced towards their target, the crowd witnessed a batting spectacle, with Abhishek continuing to dominate until he was finally dismissed in the 17th over. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan then comfortably finished the chase.
earlier, PBKS had a strong start with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, but it was Iyer’s explosive innings that set the tone for their total. marcus Stoinis added the finishing touches, hitting four consecutive sixes in the final over.
This match not only highlighted Abhishek Sharma’s return to form but also showcased the thrilling nature of IPL cricket, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next encounter.
