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Abhishek Sharma Eyes 2000-Run Milestone as SRH Face DC in IPL 2026 Clash

Abhishek Sharma is poised to become the fourth player to score over 2000 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, needing just 59 runs in the upcoming match against Delhi Capitals. Only David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kane Williamson have achieved this feat for the franchise previously. Sharma, who holds the SRH record for the highest individual score with a blistering 141, has had a mixed IPL 2026 season so far with 188 runs. SRH, currently fourth, will be without newly returned captain Pat Cummins for this fixture at their home ground.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma Nears 2000 SRH Runs vs DC | IPL 2026

  • Sharma needs 59 runs for 2000 SRH milestone
  • Only Warner, Dhawan, Williamson have more SRH runs
  • Sharma holds SRH's highest IPL score of 141
  • SRH are 4th in table facing DC in Hyderabad
  • Pat Cummins returns to squad but unavailable for match
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Abhishek Sharma set for another milestone as SRH clash with DC in IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma is set to become the 4th SRH batter to score 2000+ runs. Preview of SRH vs DC IPL 2026 match, stats, and team updates.

"Sharma will also become the second Indian to make 2000 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad after Dhawan."

Hyderabad, April 21

Abhishek Sharma is on the verge of becoming the fourth player of Sunrisers Hyderabad to make 2000-plus runs for the franchise in the Indian Premier League as SRH take on Delhi Capitals in match 31 of the IPL 2026 on Tuesday.

The destructive opener has made 1941 runs so far for the SRH in IPL history. Only three batters have made more runs than him for the Hyderabad franchise.

Australian veteran batter David Warner is leading the list with 4014 runs in 95 matches. He made those runs at an average of 49.55 and a strike rate of 142.59. Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list for most runs by an SRH batter, followed by Kane Williamson. Dhawan has made 2768 runs, whereas Williamson has made 2101 runs for SRH.

The 25-year-old Sharma will also become the second Indian to make 2000 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad after Dhawan. Sharma has played 80 matches for SRH and made runs at an average of 26.95 and a strike rate of 166.89.

Sharma also holds the record for the highest score for SRH in IPL. His sensational knock of 141 runs off 55 balls last year against Punjab Kings (PBKS) included 14 fours and 10 sixes, which helped SRH chase down 246. This is also the highest individual IPL score by an Indian batter.

In the IPL 2026, Abhishek Sharma has a mixed run in the competition with 188 runs in six innings, including a best score of 74.

The Ishan Kishan-led SRH is currently in fourth place in the points table with three wins in six matches. They will face the Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, and Sharma will be hopeful to achieve the milestone today.

The full-time captain Pat Cummins has joined the squad after recovering from his injury. But he will not be available for the game. Meanwhile, Gerald Coetzee has come in as a replacement for David Payne, who has been ruled out of the season.

- ANI

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Priya S
Warner's numbers are just from another planet. 4000+ runs at that average and strike rate? Unreal. Abhishek has a long way to go, but he's on the right track. Hope he gets the milestone today and SRH gets the two points. Need to climb that table!
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Rohit P
His strike rate of 166 is the real story. In modern T20, that's gold. But consistency is key, yaar. 188 runs in 6 innings this season is a bit up and down. Hope he converts this potential into a big, match-winning knock tonight against DC.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's exciting to watch players like Abhishek develop. The IPL is such a great platform. That record Indian score is seriously impressive. Good luck to him for the milestone – hope it's a cracking game in Hyderabad!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the milestone is great, I'm more concerned about the team's middle order. Abhishek and the top need to fire, but what happens after? Also, Cummins is back but not playing? The management needs to be clearer on these things.
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Ananya R
So proud to see a young Indian batter holding the highest score record! He's a true Hyderabadi hero now, following in the footsteps of legends. The stadium will be roaring for him tonight. Let's go, Abhishek! Make it memorable! 🧡

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