Abhishek Sharma Sets IPL Record with Fastest Centuries

Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in IPL history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score multiple centuries in under 50 balls. His remarkable performance against Delhi Capitals included a 47-ball century, following a 40-ball century against Punjab Kings. This achievement not only highlights his batting prowess but also places him among the elite players in T20 cricket. With ten sixes in an innings, Sharma joins the ranks of legends like Chris Gayle, showcasing his ability to dominate the game. Read on to learn more about his record-breaking feats and the impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad's performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 22, 2026, 06:36 IST

Historic Achievement by Abhishek Sharma

On April 21, during an IPL 2026 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Abhishek Sharma made headlines by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score multiple IPL centuries in under 50 balls. The left-handed opener from Amritsar reached his century in just 47 balls against Delhi Capitals, following a remarkable 40-ball century against Punjab Kings in 2025 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sharma achieved this milestone by hitting a six off Nitish Rana on the second ball of the 15th over.

Indian Players with IPL Centuries in Under 50 Balls

1. Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 2 (40 balls, 47 balls)
2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 1 (35 balls)
3. Yusuf Pathan (RR) – 1 (37 balls)
4. Priyansh Arya (PBKS) – 1 (39 balls)
5. Mayank Agarwal (PBKS) – 1 (45 balls)
6. Ishan Kishan (SRH) – 1 (45 balls)
7. Tilak Varma (MI) – 1 (45 balls)
8. Murali Vijay (CSK) – 1 (46 balls)
9. Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1 (47 balls)
10. Virender Sehwag (DC) – 1 (48 balls)
11. Wriddhiman Saha (PBKS) – 1 (49 balls)
12. Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 1 (49 balls)
13. Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) – 1 (49 balls)
14. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 1 (49 balls)
15. Shubman Gill (GT) – 1 (49 balls)

Currently, the record for the fastest century by an Indian batter in the IPL is held by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored a century in just 35 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025. In the recent match, Abhishek Sharma, ranked as the world’s top T20I batter, finished with an impressive 135 runs off 68 balls, including ten fours and ten sixes.

His second IPL century came off just 47 balls, making him the first Indian player to hit ten sixes in an innings on two occasions. Previously, he achieved this feat against Punjab Kings in 2025, scoring 141 runs off 55 balls. Abhishek is now the second player, after the legendary Chris Gayle, to hit ten sixes in an IPL innings, with Gayle achieving this milestone four times.

Most Sixes in T20 Innings

1. Chris Gayle: 18
2. Abhishek Sharma: 5
3. Evin Lewis & Shreyas Iyer: 4

Sharma's performance against Delhi Capitals showcased his dominance, as he formed a strong partnership with Ishan Kishan, adding 79 runs after an opening stand of 97 runs with Travis Head. Despite the challenges posed by Nitish Rana and Lungi Ngidi, Abhishek's strategic hitting, particularly against Ngidi, was a highlight, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to a formidable total.