Abhishek Sharma Ties T20 Century Record with Virat Kohli
Abhishek Sharma joins Virat Kohli at the top of the T20 century tree
The Indian Express
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Abhishek Sharma scored his second IPL century in just 47 balls, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory over Delhi Capitals at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. This achievement marks his ninth T20 century, tying him with Virat Kohli for the most centuries by an Indian in men's T20s.
- 01Abhishek Sharma scored 104 runs off 47 balls, hitting seven fours and nine sixes.
- 02He has now equaled Virat Kohli's record for most T20 centuries by an Indian.
- 03Sharma's innings included a rapid 58 runs in just 27 balls during the powerplay.
- 04He is the fourth player to score a century in the 2026 IPL season.
- 05Travis Head struggled in the opening partnership, scoring only 37 runs.
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In a stunning performance, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 104 runs off just 47 balls against Delhi Capitals at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in the 2026 Indian Premier League. This innings marks his second IPL century and his ninth overall in T20 cricket, equaling the record for the most T20 centuries by an Indian, previously held by Virat Kohli. Sharma's explosive batting included seven fours and nine sixes, contributing significantly to a 98-run opening partnership with Travis Head, who managed only 37 runs. His innings helped SRH score 67 runs in the powerplay alone, showcasing his dominant form throughout the match. Abhishek's remarkable feat places him among the elite in T20 cricket, further intensifying the competition in the current IPL season.
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Abhishek Sharma's performance boosts the morale of Sunrisers Hyderabad fans and solidifies his position as a key player in the IPL.
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