Abhishek Sharma's Stunning 135* Leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to Victory Over Delhi Capitals
Abhishek Sharma Equals Virat Kohli And Surpasses Rohit Sharma With 135* For SRH vs DC, Joins Chris Gayle In Elite Club
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In a remarkable display, Abhishek Sharma scored an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 match in Hyderabad. This performance not only equaled Virat Kohli's record for T20 centuries by an Indian but also surpassed Rohit Sharma's tally, marking Sharma's second IPL century with 10 sixes.
- 01Abhishek Sharma scored 135* off 68 balls, leading SRH to 242 runs.
- 02He equaled Virat Kohli's record for most T20 centuries by an Indian.
- 03Sharma surpassed Rohit Sharma, who has eight T20 centuries.
- 04This innings included 10 sixes, making it his second such performance in IPL.
- 05Sharma's score ranks as the fifth-highest in IPL history.
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Abhishek Sharma delivered a breathtaking performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 match held in Hyderabad. His innings featured 10 sixes and 10 fours, allowing SRH to post a formidable total of 242 runs. With this century, Sharma matched Virat Kohli's record for the most T20 centuries by an Indian, surpassing Rohit Sharma's previous record of eight. Additionally, Sharma's innings marked the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history, following legends like Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum. He is now only the second player to hit 10 or more sixes in an IPL innings multiple times, trailing only Gayle. The match showcased Sharma's explosive batting, supported by Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, who both contributed 37 runs each. For Delhi Capitals, skipper Axar Patel managed to take the only wicket.
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Sharma's performance boosts the morale of Sunrisers Hyderabad fans and enhances the team's standing in the IPL.
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