Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite Club with 100 Sixes for SRH in IPL

In a thrilling IPL match, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad reached a significant milestone by hitting his 100th six, joining David Warner in the franchise's elite club. His explosive innings of 48 runs helped SRH set a formidable total against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match showcased impressive performances from both teams, with SRH ultimately scoring 226 runs. Discover more about Abhishek's journey and the match highlights in this detailed report.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 2, 2026, 22:57 IST

Abhishek Sharma Achieves Milestone

In a remarkable feat, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has become the second player in the franchise's history to hit 100 sixes, following the legendary David Warner. This achievement came during an IPL match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where Abhishek scored a rapid 48 runs off just 21 balls, featuring four boundaries and four sixes, boasting an impressive strike rate exceeding 228.

Career Stats of Abhishek Sharma

With this latest milestone, Abhishek has now accumulated a total of 101 sixes for SRH. Warner remains the franchise's leading six-hitter with 143 maximums. Over his career with SRH, spanning 76 matches and 73 innings, Abhishek has amassed 1,808 runs at an average of 26.58 and a strike rate of 162.88, which includes one century and nine half-centuries.

Match Overview: SRH vs KKR

In the match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose to bowl first. The opening partnership between Travis Head, who scored 46 runs off 21 balls with six fours and three sixes, and Abhishek, set a solid foundation for SRH. However, the team faced a setback, slipping to 118/4. A crucial 82-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Heinrich Klaasen (52 runs off 35 balls, including four boundaries and a six) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (39 runs off 24 balls, with four boundaries and a six) propelled SRH to a total of 226/8 in their 20 overs.

KKR Bowling Highlights

For KKR, Blessing Muzarabani was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 41 runs. Other notable performances included Vaibhav Arora with 2 wickets for 47 runs, Kartik Tyagi with 1 for 48, and Anukul Roy who took 1 wicket for just 16 runs.