Abhishek Sharma Sets New IPL Records with Lightning-Fast Fifty

In a thrilling match against Chennai Super Kings, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad made headlines by scoring the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls. His remarkable innings of 59 runs off 22 balls included six fours and four sixes, setting a new record for the franchise. This performance not only highlights his explosive batting skills but also places him in the record books for achieving multiple fifties in under 20 balls. Despite his efforts, SRH faced challenges in the latter part of the game, finishing with a total of 194 runs. Read on to discover more about Abhishek's historic achievements and the match's outcome.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 18, 2026, 22:10 IST

Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Performance

During the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday (April 18), Abhishek Sharma delivered an impressive performance. After losing the toss, SRH needed a strong start, and Abhishek provided just that, forming a 75-run partnership with Travis Head during the powerplay. He achieved a remarkable half-century in just 15 balls, marking the fastest milestone of his IPL career. Abhishek scored 59 runs off 22 balls before being dismissed by Jamie Overton, with his innings featuring six fours and four sixes.

Historic Achievement for Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek's achievement is significant as he became the first player in SRH's history to score a half-century in just 15 balls. Previously, this record was jointly held with Travis Head.

Fastest IPL Fifties for SRH

Player	Balls Taken	Opponent	Year
Abhishek Sharma	15	CSK	2026
Abhishek Sharma	16	MI	2024
Travis Head	16	DC	2024
Travis Head	16	LSG	2024
Heinrich Klaasen	17	KKR	2026

Additionally, Abhishek's 15-ball fifty is tied for the second-fastest against CSK, alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who also achieved this feat earlier in the season.

Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Fifties

Abhishek has now recorded six fifties in under 20 balls throughout his IPL career, the highest by any player. No other cricketer has managed to achieve this even five times. Earlier this season, he surpassed Nicholas Pooran's record of four fifties in 19 balls or less, solidifying his place in the league's history. Overall, this marks Abhishek's 10th fifty in T20 cricket, all scored in fewer than 20 balls, a feat unmatched by any other player.

Most Fifties In Fewer Than 20 Balls In T20 Cricket

Player	Fifties In Less Than 20 Balls
Abhishek Sharma	10
Kieron Pollard	6
Travis Head	5
Nicholas Pooran	4
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	4
Aneurin Donald	4

This is also the fourth instance in his T20 career where Abhishek has scored a fifty in 15 balls or fewer, a record that no other player has matched more than twice. Only a handful of players, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Andre Russell, have achieved this twice. Despite Abhishek's explosive start, SRH struggled to maintain their momentum, finishing with a total of 194 runs. Heinrich Klaasen also contributed with a half-century, scoring 59 runs off 39 balls, while Anshul Kamboj and Overton each took three wickets.