Abhishek Sharma: ‘This one is for Orange Army’: Abhishek Sharma celebrates maiden IPL hundred in style

Abhishek Sharma after scoring his maiden IPL century. (X Photo)

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday with a blistering maiden IPL century, scoring 100 off simply 40 balls towards Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League 2025 match.
The 24-year-old left-hander’s explosive knock is now the third-fastest century by an Indian in IPL historical past, behind solely Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) and Priyansh Arya (39 balls). The total record-holder is Chris Gayle (30 balls).
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What made Abhishek’s ton much more particular was the best way he celebrated it. After reaching the milestone, he pulled a folded be aware from his pocket that learn, “This one is for Orange Army,” dedicating the landmark innings to the followers of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The gesture immediately went viral and drew loud cheers from the house crowd.
Fastest hundred in IPL (by balls confronted)
30 – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
37 – Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs MI, Mumbai BS, 2010
38 – David Miller (KXIP) vs RCB, Mohali, 2013
39 – Travis Head (SRH) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024
39 – Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs CSK, Mullapur, 2025
40 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025*
Chasing a file 246 towards Punjab Kings, Abhishek, who was retained for Rs 14 crore forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale, placed on a spectacular 171-run opening partnership with Australian batter Travis Head (66), which is now the second-highest opening stand in SRH’s historical past.
His innings was filled with clear hitting, highly effective strokes, and a way of goal as he led the cost for Hyderabad in a must-win conflict. It was a press release knock, not simply for the scoreboard — but additionally for the followers.