In a stunning display of batting, Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) scored 135 runs off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, leading his team to a total of 242/2 and securing a 47-run victory. Sharma's innings included 9 fours and 10 sixes, marking his second IPL century, achieved off just 47 balls. This performance earned him the Player of the Match award, making it his seventh such accolade for Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record of six in 145 games. With this century, Sharma now has nine T20 centuries, tying him with Virat Kohli among Indian players. Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain, Ishan Kishan, praised Sharma's innings and emphasized the team's focus on adapting to match conditions rather than sticking to rigid plans. The victory was further bolstered by Eshan Malinga's impressive four-wicket haul, contributing to the team's strong performance.