In the 27th match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad won a spectacular victory against Punjab Kings by 8 wickets. The team easily chased 246 runs in 18.3 overs. Let us tell you, this is the second most successful run chase in IPL history. Abhishek Sharma played the biggest role in SRH’s victory, who played an explosive innings of 141 runs in 55 balls with the help of 14 fours and 10 sixes.
Abhishek completed his century in just 40 balls. He scored the fifth fastest century in IPL history and also became the third Indian to score the fastest century in IPL. After the historic innings against Punjab Kings, Abhishek Sharma has made many big records in his name. Let us tell you.
Take a look at Abhishek Sharma’s records-
Highest score for SRH – 141(55)
Abhishek Sharma has become the batsman to play the biggest innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL, surpassing David Warner. Warner played an innings of 126 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
Highest score while chasing a target in IPL – 141(55)
Abhishek Sharma has become the batsman to score the highest innings in a run chase in IPL history. He surpassed Marcus Stoinis who scored an unbeaten 124 against Chennai Super Kings while playing for Lucknow.
Second most sixes by an Indian in an IPL innings – 10
Abhishek Sharma has become the second Indian to hit the most sixes in an IPL innings. Murali Vijay is at the top of this list, who hit 11 sixes against Rajasthan Royals while playing for Chennai Super Kings in 2010.
2nd fastest century for SRH – 40 balls
Abhishek Sharma has become the second batsman to score the fastest century for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL history. The first place in this list is held by Travis Head, who achieved this feat in 39 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024.
Became the highest scoring Indian in IPL- 141 runs
Abhishek Sharma has surpassed KL Rahul to become the Indian to play the biggest innings in IPL. Rahul played an unbeaten innings of 132 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore while playing for Punjab Kings in 2020.
3rd-highest score in IPL – 141(55)
Abhishek Sharma has become the third batsman to play the biggest innings in the history of IPL. Chris Gayle (175) is at first place in the list and Brendon McCullum (158) is at second place.
5th fastest century in IPL – 40 balls
Abhishek Sharma has become the fifth batsman to score the fastest century in IPL history. This list includes Chris Gayle (30 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37), David Miller (38 balls), Travis Head (39 balls) and Priyansh Arya (39 balls).
