Abhishek Sharma creates historical past, slams highest IPL score by an Indian – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit score: IPL)

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma etched his title in IPL historical past on Saturday with a file-breaking knock of 141 off simply 55 balls — the highest particular person score ever by an Indian within the Indian Premier League.
His breathtaking innings, laced with 14 fours and 10 sixes at a staggering strike charge of 256.36, got here throughout SRH’s profitable file chase of 246 in opposition to Punjab Kings on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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Abhishek’s blitz now sits third on the all-time checklist of highest IPL scores, solely behind Chris Gayle’s iconic 175 and Brendon McCullum’s 158. His century — the primary of his IPL profession — got here off simply 40 balls, making it the third-quickest by an Indian after Yusuf Pathan (37) and Priyansh Arya (39).

Abhishek additionally stole the hearts of SRH followers along with his distinctive celebration. After reaching his ton, he pulled out a folded notice from his pocket that learn: “This one is for Orange Army.” The heartfelt tribute to the house followers went viral and had the stadium erupting in cheers.
Highest particular person scores within the IPL
175* – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, 2013
158* – B McCullum (KKR) vs RCB, 2008
141 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, 2025*
140* – Quinton de Kock (LSG) vs KKR, 2022
133* – AB de Villiers (RCB) vs MI, 2015
132* – KL Rahul (KXIP) vs RCB, 2020
The 24-yr-outdated additionally stitched a file 171-run opening partnership with Travis Head (66), laying the right basis for what turned the second-highest chase in IPL historical past. Retained for Rs 14 crore forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale, Abhishek’s commanding knock couldn’t have come at a greater time for SRH.

Riding on Abhishek’s file-breaking feat, SRH defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets as they chased down the file goal with 9 balls to spare.