Abhishek Sharma Approaches 2000 Runs Milestone for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma Nears Major Milestone

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 21: Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of becoming the fourth player in Sunrisers Hyderabad's history to surpass 2000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare to face Delhi Capitals in match 31 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday.

The explosive opener has accumulated 1941 runs for SRH throughout his IPL career, placing him behind only three other players in the franchise's all-time scoring list.

Leading the charge is Australian star David Warner, who has amassed 4014 runs in 95 matches, boasting an impressive average of 49.55 and a strike rate of 142.59. Following him is Shikhar Dhawan with 2768 runs, and Kane Williamson with 2101 runs for SRH.

At just 25 years old, Sharma is set to become the second Indian, after Dhawan, to reach the 2000-run mark for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has played 80 matches, maintaining an average of 26.95 and a strike rate of 166.89.

Sharma also holds the record for the highest individual score for SRH in IPL history, having scored a remarkable 141 runs off 55 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) last year, which included 14 fours and 10 sixes, aiding SRH in chasing down a target of 246. This score is also the highest by an Indian player in IPL.

In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Abhishek Sharma has had a mixed performance, totaling 188 runs in six innings, with a top score of 74.

Currently, the Ishan Kishan-led SRH sits in fourth place on the points table with three victories from six matches. They will clash with the Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, and Sharma will be eager to reach his milestone.

Full-time captain Pat Cummins has returned to the squad after recovering from injury, although he will not participate in this match. Gerald Coetzee has been brought in as a replacement for David Payne, who has been ruled out for the season.