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Abhishek Sharma's 135* Blitz: Shatters Records, Joins Kohli in Elite Club

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma played a sensational, record-breaking innings of 135 not out against Delhi Capitals. His whirlwind century, coming off just 47 balls, featured 9 fours and 10 sixes, powering SRH to a massive total of 242/2. With this knock, Sharma drew level with Virat Kohli for most T20 centuries by an Indian batter (9) and joined an elite group of SRH batters with 2000 IPL runs. He also became only the second batter after Chris Gayle to hit 10 or more sixes in an IPL innings more than once.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma 135*: SRH Star Breaks IPL Records, Matches Kohli

  • Scored 135* off 68 balls
  • Second IPL century in 47 balls
  • Matches Virat Kohli's 9 T20 tons
  • Joins Chris Gayle with multiple 10-six innings
  • Completes 2000 IPL runs for SRH
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IPL: SRH's Abhishek Sharma shatters multiple records with 135* against DC

SRH's Abhishek Sharma slams 135* vs DC, smashes multiple IPL records, joins Virat Kohli with 9 T20 tons, and completes 2000 IPL runs.

"He brought up his second IPL century off just 47 balls, smashing 9 fours and 10 massive sixes."

Hyderabad, April 21

Sunrisers Hyderabad star opening batter Abhishek Sharma shattered multiple records as he slammed his second-highest score in the Indian Premier League history.

Sharma was in sensational form on Tuesday as Sunrisers Hyderabad hosted Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

He brought up his second IPL century off just 47 balls, smashing 9 fours and 10 massive sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting.

He finished unbeaten on 135 off 68 deliveries, as Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up a formidable 242/2 in their 20 overs. The knock marked Sharma's second IPL century.

It was the second time he had struck 10 sixes in a single IPL innings, making him only the second batter after Chris Gayle to achieve the milestone more than once.

With this effort, Abhishek moved to nine T20 centuries, drawing level with Virat Kohli among Indian batters.

In the all-time list, Chris Gayle leads with 22 centuries, followed by Babar Azam (12) and David Warner (10), while Abhishek now joins a group featuring players such as Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw and Sahibzada Farhan.

The innings also saw Abhishek Sharma reach another significant milestone, as he completed 350 sixes in T20 cricket.

Sharma also completed 2000 IPL runs for SRH, joining David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson in the elite list.

Sharma's explosive century, supported by a quick-fire cameo from Heinrich Klaasen, powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 242/2 against Delhi Capitals.

Klaasen also played a vital and fiery hand, smashing 37 off just 13 balls, including 3 sixes and fours each.

- ANI

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Priya S
Absolutely breathtaking knock! He made it look so easy. To score 135* at that strike rate is just insane. The best part was his clean hitting - not a single slog, all proper cricketing shots. Hope he carries this form into the T20 World Cup squad.
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Rohit P
While the innings was spectacular, let's not get carried away. It was a flat pitch and small boundaries. We need to see this consistency against quality bowling attacks on tougher tracks. Still, a brilliant effort no doubt. 👍
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Michael C
Watching from Australia, this was some of the most destructive batting I've seen in a while. 350 T20 sixes is a serious milestone. The IPL just keeps producing these incredible young talents. Abhishek and Klaasen together were unstoppable.
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Shreya B
Yaar, what a player! He has completely transformed his game. Remember when he was just a part-time bowler who could bat a bit? Now he's breaking records with Gayle and Kohli. Hard work pays off! 💪 #OrangeArmy
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David E
The stat about joining Warner, Dhawan, and Williamson for SRH runs is very impressive. He's become the backbone of their batting. That partnership with Klaasen must have been terrifying for DC bowlers. 242 is a massive total.

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