Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking 141 Leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to Victory in IPL 2025
Abhishek Sharma Shines in IPL 2025
In a thrilling match in Hyderabad, Abhishek Sharma delivered an unforgettable performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scoring an astonishing 141 runs off just 55 deliveries against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). His remarkable innings, featuring 14 fours and 10 sixes, achieved an impressive strike rate of 256.36, marking it as one of the most explosive performances in IPL history.
Opening for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Abhishek formed a formidable partnership with Travis Head, who contributed 66 runs from 37 balls, including nine boundaries and three sixes. Together, they set a strong foundation for SRH, making it difficult for the PBKS bowlers.
After reaching his century, Abhishek shared a touching moment by displaying a handwritten note that read, 'This one is for Orange Army,' a gesture that was later shared on Sunrisers Hyderabad's official social media account, garnering affection from fans.
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Cricket legends quickly recognized Abhishek's brilliance. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed his admiration on social media, stating, 'Wah Sharma ji ke bete! 98 pe single, phir 99 pe single! Itni maturity ha am nahi ho rahi! Great knock @IamAbhiSharma4. Well played @TravisHead24 — these openers are a treat to watch together! #SRHvsPBKS @IPL. Well played @ShreyasIyer15, great to watch as well.'
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Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar also praised Abhishek's skill and control, stating, 'Abhishek's incredible hand speed and the way he manages to get under the ball to send it miles is fantastic to watch. A knock for the ages. Keep it up!'
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After struggling for form, Abhishek found his rhythm and unleashed a barrage of powerful shots against the Punjab bowlers. Despite PBKS's attempts to regain control, Abhishek's onslaught proved insurmountable, solidifying this innings as one of the most dominant displays of the season and potentially a pivotal moment for SRH's campaign.
With this performance, Abhishek set a new record for the highest individual score by an Indian player in IPL history, surpassing KL Rahul's previous record of 132 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020.
Overall, this innings ranks as the third-highest individual score in IPL history, following Chris Gayle's 175* for RCB in 2013 and Brendon McCullum's 158* for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008.
Abhishek's 116 runs from boundaries broke the record for the most runs scored in boundaries by an SRH player in a single innings, previously held by Jonny Bairstow with 90. Additionally, his 10 sixes set a new record for the most sixes by an SRH player in an innings, surpassing David Warner's eight.
In the match, PBKS won the toss and opted to bat first. A solid 66-run partnership between Priyansh Arya (36 runs off 13 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (42 runs off 23 balls) set the stage for PBKS. Captain Shreyas Iyer's half-century (82 runs off 36 balls) and Marcus Stoinis's late surge (34* runs off 11 balls) propelled PBKS to a total of 245/6 in their 20 overs.
For SRH, Harshal Patel (4/42) and Eshan Malinga (2/45) were the standout bowlers. In response, Abhishek's explosive innings, along with Travis Head's contribution, led to a 171-run partnership. After Head's dismissal, Abhishek continued to dominate, with Heinrich Klaasen (21*) and Ishan Kishan (9*) helping to chase down the massive target.
This chase marks the second-highest in IPL history, following PBKS's record of 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders last year. Following this victory, SRH improved to eighth place with two wins and four losses, while PBKS sits in sixth place with three wins and two losses.