Abhishek Sharma Shines with Century and Unique Celebration in IPL Match

Abhishek Sharma's Stellar Performance

In a remarkable display of skill, Abhishek Sharma celebrated his second IPL century with a unique 'folded hands' gesture during a match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 21. He scored an impressive 135 runs off just 68 balls, helping his team set a formidable target of 242 runs as they aimed for their fourth victory of the season. The emotional reaction of his father, captured by cameras, drew attention from both Sunil Gavaskar in the commentary box and fans on social media. The celebration of both Abhishek and his father went viral after he reached his century in just 47 balls.Watch here

Abhishek Explains His Celebration

Abhishek Reveals Reason Behind New Celebration

During a mid-innings interview, Abhishek explained that his new celebration stemmed from successfully batting through the entire 20 overs, a rare achievement for him. He stated, “I had a plan with Frankie (James Franklin), and he wanted me to bat until the 20th over, which Murali (Muralitharan) also emphasized. This might be the first time I’ve batted through the 20th over, so that was the reason for my celebration. Scoring a century is always special, especially at this ground.” Following his record-setting performance, Abhishek surpassed teammate Heinrich Klaasen to claim the orange cap, having accumulated 323 runs in seven innings at an average of 53.83, including two half-centuries and today’s century. Klaasen, on the other hand, has scored 320 runs with three half-centuries, contributing a brisk 37 runs off 13 balls in the match.