Hyderabad, India — April 22, 2026
Explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma delivered a historic performance in IPL 2026, smashing a blistering century against Delhi Capitals and rewriting multiple record books in the process.
In Match 31 of the season, Sharma hammered an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls at a strike rate close to 200, laced with 10 fours and 10 sixes, showcasing one of the most dominant batting displays of the tournament.
Record-Setting Innings
With this knock, Sharma not only registered the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history, but also joined an elite list of record-holders across formats.
Equals Warner & Klaasen for SRH
Sharma has now become the joint-highest century-maker for Sunrisers Hyderabad, equaling the tally of two centuries each set by David Warner and Heinrich Klaasen for the franchise.
This milestone places him among the most impactful batters in SRH’s history.
🇮🇳 Equals Virat Kohli in T20 Centuries
Sharma’s latest hundred was his ninth in T20 cricket, bringing him level with Virat Kohli as the joint-highest T20 century-makers for India.
Only Chris Gayle stands ahead globally, with a record 22 T20 centuries.
350 Sixes and More Power Records
The left-hander also reached another significant milestone by completing 350 sixes in T20 cricket, underlining his growing reputation as one of the format’s most destructive hitters.
- Second time scoring 10 sixes in a single IPL innings
- Only behind Chris Gayle, who has achieved the feat four times
- Fifth instance of 10+ sixes in a T20 innings, surpassing Shreyas Iyer (4 times)
A Rising T20 Superstar
At just 25, Abhishek Sharma continues to emerge as one of India’s most exciting T20 talents, combining consistency with explosive power at the top of the order.
His latest performance not only powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding total but also reinforced his status as a key figure in modern T20 cricket.
