Hyderabad, India — April 22, 2026
Explosive opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a record-breaking performance in IPL 2026, smashing an unbeaten 135 to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive total against Delhi Capitals.
Facing Delhi Capitals, Sharma’s blistering knock came off just 68 balls and included 10 fours and 10 sixes, marking his second IPL century and one of the most dominant innings of the season.
Record-Breaking Knock
With this innings, Sharma registered the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history, further cementing his status as one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket.
The left-hander’s performance also added another milestone to his career, as he continues to emerge as a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
SRH Post Massive Total
Batting first after Delhi won the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up a commanding 242/2 in 20 overs, setting a daunting target of 243 runs.
- Abhishek Sharma: 135 (68 balls)*
- Travis Head: 37
- Ishan Kishan: 25
- Heinrich Klaasen: 37* (13 balls)
For Delhi Capitals, Axar Patel was among the wicket-takers but struggled to contain the run flow.
IPL Records Context
The IPL has witnessed several iconic innings over the years. The highest individual score remains Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 in 2013, followed by Brendon McCullum’s 158* in the inaugural 2008 season.
Sharma himself has been part of this elite list, having previously scored 141 in 2025. With his latest 135*, he now holds another spot among the tournament’s top five highest scores.
New T20 Milestone
Beyond IPL records, Sharma has also achieved a remarkable T20 milestone. He has now scored 130+ runs in a single innings four times, the most by any player in T20 cricket.
In doing so, he surpassed legends like Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch, who have three such scores each.
Additionally, Sharma reached another landmark by completing 350 sixes in T20 cricket, underlining his reputation as a power-hitter.
Match Outlook
With a formidable target on the board, Delhi Capitals face a steep challenge in the chase. The outcome will depend heavily on their top-order response against Hyderabad’s bowling attack.
