Abhishek Sharma's 55-ball 141 propelled SRH to a resounding 8-wicket victory against Punjab. The 246-run target was achieved in 18.3 overs.
PBKS Vs SRH: In a stunning display during the IPL 2025 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) young batsman, Abhishek Sharma, mesmerized cricket fans with a breathtaking innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Chasing a challenging target of 246 runs, Abhishek smashed 141 runs off just 55 balls. This aggressive performance led Hyderabad to a spectacular 8-wicket win in 18.3 overs, etching their name in IPL record books.
Abhishek's innings included 14 fours and 10 sixes. This was not just an innings; it was a record-breaking storm. Let's explore the seven records this young player shattered in a single innings.
1. Highest Individual Score by an Indian Batsman in IPL
This 141-run innings made Abhishek the highest individual scorer by an Indian batsman in IPL history, surpassing KL Rahul's 132* scored in 2020.
2. Highest Individual Score in a Successful Run Chase
Abhishek Sharma now holds the record for the highest individual score in a successful run chase in IPL history, surpassing Marcus Stoinis' 124 runs.
3. Third Highest Individual Score in IPL
Abhishek's 141 runs is the third-highest individual score in IPL history. Chris Gayle (175 runs) and Brendon McCullum (158 runs) occupy the first and second positions, respectively.
4. Second Most Sixes by an Indian in an Innings
With 10 sixes in this innings, Abhishek secured the second position for the most sixes by an Indian batsman in a single innings. Murali Vijay holds the top spot with 11 sixes in 2010.
5. Fifth Fastest Century in IPL
Abhishek achieved his century in 40 balls, making it the fifth fastest century in IPL history. He is preceded by Chris Gayle (30 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37), David Miller (38), and Travis Head and Priyansh Arya (39 balls each).
6. Highest Individual Score for SRH
Abhishek has scored the highest individual innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing David Warner's 126 runs (vs KKR, 2017).
7. Second Fastest Century for SRH
Following Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma has become the second fastest to score a century for SRH. Head achieved this feat in 39 balls against RCB.
