That is quite the performance from Abhishek Sharma! Scoring an unbeaten 135 off just 68 balls is an incredible feat, especially considering he reached his century in just 47 deliveries. It’s no wonder Kavya Maran and his father, Raj Kumar Sharma, were so ecstatic in the stands.
Here is a summary of that record-breaking night for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026:
Match Highlights: SRH vs. DC
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Abhishek’s Masterclass: An unbeaten 135 runs off 68 balls, featuring 10 fours and 10 sixes.
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SRH Total: A massive 242/2, thanks to Abhishek’s opening partnership with Travis Head (37) and a late-innings blitz from Heinrich Klaasen (37* off 13).
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The Result: SRH won by 47 runs, restricting Delhi Capitals to 195/9.
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Bowling Star: Eshan Malinga led the attack for SRH, taking 4/32.
Viral Moments
The cameras captured a side of the game fans love—the raw emotion from the owners and family:
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Kavya Maran: Known for her animated presence, she was seen cheering and visibly overwhelmed as Abhishek crossed the 100-run mark.
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Raj Kumar Sharma: Abhishek’s father, who has been his mentor since childhood, was seen celebrating the milestone with immense pride, a moment that has since gone viral as a “defining image” of the season.
Current Standings
With this victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad climbed to 3rd place on the points table, firmly establishing themselves as title contenders this season.
