Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma named a number of information throughout his slam-bang knock of 141 off 55 in opposition to Punjab Kings within the Indian Premier League 2025 Match No. 27 on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The southpaw scored a positive century and registered the best particular person rating by an Indian in IPL, serving to Sunrisers Hyderabad chase a file whole of 246 in simply 18.3 overs. This was SRH’s highest profitable chase in IPL whereas it sits second within the total listing after PBKS’ 262 in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.
Earlier, KL Rahul’s 132 in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the best particular person rating by an Indian in IPL.
Abhishek slammed a century in simply 40 deliveries which was the third quickest by an Indian in IPL and fifth quickest total. He added 171 for the opening wicket with Travis Head, the second-highest opening stand for SRH.
The 24-year-old hit 10 sixes within the innings which is the second-most by an Indian participant in an IPL innings. Probably the most sixes hit by an Indian participant in an innings is 11, registered by Murali Vijay in a knock of 127 in opposition to Rajasthan Royals whereas enjoying for Chennai Tremendous Kings in IPL 2010.
The eight-wicket win over PBKS additionally helped the house group snap their five-match dropping streak this season.
“It’s not straightforward for any participant to undergo that type. Particular point out to the group and captain, quite simple message to the batters though I used to be not doing properly. Had a chat with Travis and it was a special occasion for each of us. I by no means play something behind the wicket, I used to be making an attempt just a few photographs as a result of I wished to invent just a few photographs due to the scale and the bounce on this wicket,” stated Abhishek after the match.
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“The entire group is ready for my mother and father. They’re very fortunate for the group and Orange Military. We didn’t discuss something, we simply wished to precise and play the pure sport. This one could be very particular and I used to be pondering that I wished to interrupt the dropping streak, it was very robust as a participant and as a teen, however the temper within the group was excellent. Particular point out to Yuvi (paaji), I’ve been speaking to him and likewise due to Suryakumar Yadav as properly. I’ve been in contact with him and he has been there for me,” he added.
