Abhishek Sharma Sets IPL Records with Explosive Century Against Delhi Capitals

In a thrilling match against Delhi Capitals, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 135 runs and achieving multiple records. His explosive century, featuring 10 sixes, not only marked his second IPL century but also placed him among the elite players in T20 cricket history. With this innings, Sharma joined the ranks of cricket legends, reaching significant milestones in his career. Discover more about his record-breaking achievements and how they impacted the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 22, 2026, 01:53 IST

Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Performance

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 21: Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic opening batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), made headlines by achieving remarkable milestones during the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals.

On Tuesday, Sharma showcased his extraordinary talent, scoring his second IPL century in just 47 balls, featuring an impressive 9 fours and 10 towering sixes.

He concluded his innings with an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad amass a staggering total of 242 runs for 2 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. This innings marked his second century in IPL history.

Sharma's achievement of hitting 10 sixes in a single IPL match places him in an elite group, being only the second player after Chris Gayle to accomplish this feat multiple times.

With this performance, Abhishek now has nine T20 centuries, tying him with Virat Kohli among Indian players.

In the all-time rankings, Chris Gayle leads with 22 centuries, followed by Babar Azam with 12 and David Warner with 10. Abhishek joins the ranks of notable players like Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, and Sahibzada Farhan.

Additionally, Sharma reached a significant career milestone by hitting his 350th six in T20 cricket.

He also crossed the 2000-run mark in IPL for SRH, joining the elite company of David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kane Williamson.

Sharma's explosive century, complemented by a rapid 37 runs from Heinrich Klaasen off just 13 balls, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding position against Delhi Capitals.