Abhishek Sharma Sets New Record for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma has made a significant mark in IPL 2026 by becoming the first Indian player to hit 100 sixes for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His explosive innings against Kolkata Knight Riders showcased his batting prowess, placing him second on the franchise's all-time sixes list. Despite narrowly missing a half-century, Sharma's performance highlights his rising status as a key player for SRH. Read on to learn more about his historic achievement and the match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 2, 2026, 21:26 IST

Historic Performance by Abhishek Sharma

In a remarkable display of batting, Abhishek Sharma made history during Match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 2. The talented opener became the first Indian player to achieve 100 sixes for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the league's history, joining the ranks of the franchise's legendary opener and former captain, David Warner.

Top Six-Hitters for SRH

143 - David Warner
101* - Abhishek Sharma
89 - Heinrich Klaasen
64 - Kane Williamson
50 - Travis Head

During the match, KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first. Abhishek, alongside Travis Head, showcased aggressive batting, leading SRH to a strong 84/1 in the powerplay. Head played exceptionally well, scoring 46 runs off just 21 balls before being dismissed by Kartik Tyagi in the sixth over. However, Abhishek maintained the momentum, putting immense pressure on spinner Varun Chakravarthy by scoring 25 runs in the fifth over. He continued his aggressive style, hitting impressive shots against both pace and spin bowlers.

In the ninth over, Blessing Muzarabani made a significant impact by taking two wickets in quick succession, dismissing Abhishek on the fourth ball after having already removed captain Ishan Kishan. Abhishek's innings concluded at a remarkable 48 runs off 21 balls, characterized by powerful strokes and spectacular sixes. His achievement of hitting 100 sixes for SRH marks a significant milestone, placing him second on the franchise's all-time list, just behind David Warner's 143 sixes. Abhishek's performance underscores his growing status as one of SRH's most formidable batsmen in the IPL, even though he narrowly missed out on a half-century.