Abhishek Sharma Eyes SRH Milestone in IPL 2026 Match Against Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of surpassing Kane Williamson to become the franchise's third-highest run-scorer in IPL history. With just 26 runs needed, he heads into a crucial match against Rajasthan Royals following a stunning century against Delhi Capitals. This performance not only highlights his batting prowess but also places him among the elite T20 century scorers. As he prepares to face RR's formidable bowlers, fans are eager to see if he can achieve this milestone and lead his team to victory.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 17:42 IST

Abhishek Sharma Approaches SRH Milestone

Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), is on the verge of making history as he needs just 26 runs to surpass Kane Williamson and secure his position as the third-highest run-scorer in the franchise's Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Currently, Abhishek has accumulated 2076 runs across 78 innings for SRH.

Current SRH Run-Scorers

Kane Williamson holds the third spot with 2101 runs from 75 innings. Shikhar Dhawan ranks second with 2768 runs in 91 innings, while David Warner leads the chart with an impressive 4014 runs in 95 innings.

Upcoming Match Against Rajasthan Royals

Abhishek is set to take the field against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an IPL 2026 match this Saturday. Following a remarkable century against Delhi Capitals (DC), he is well-positioned to achieve this milestone.

Key Matchup Against RR's Pacers

In this match, Abhishek will face RR's top bowlers, Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. Notably, Abhishek has a favorable record against Archer, having scored 62 runs off 35 balls with a strike rate of 177.14, while he has yet to face Burger.

Record-Breaking Performance Against DC

In his last IPL outing, Abhishek delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls, including 10 fours and 10 sixes, achieving a strike rate close to 200. His innings helped SRH post a formidable total of 242/2 in 20 overs, marking his second IPL century. This achievement also brought his T20 century count to nine, tying him with Virat Kohli among Indian players. Chris Gayle leads the all-time list with 22 centuries.

SRH's Dominant Victory

In the match against DC, SRH's Eshan Malinga showcased his skills with a remarkable four-wicket haul, leading the team to a convincing 47-run victory.