Abhishek Sharma Blasts Fifth-Fastest Century in IPL History, Powers SRH in High-Scoring Thriller Against PBKS

Abhishek Sharma Blasts Fifth-Fastest Century in IPL History, Powers SRH in High-Scoring Thriller Against PBKS

Hyderabad, April 12:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma produced a batting masterclass on Saturday, smashing the fifth-fastest century in Indian Premier League (IPL) history during a high-octane clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The 23-year-old left-hander reached the landmark in just 40 balls, sending the Hyderabad crowd into a frenzy. It was also the second-fastest century ever scored by an SRH player, only behind Travis Head’s 39-ball ton against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season.

Abhishek’s innings was a vital part of SRH’s daunting chase of 246 runs, after PBKS had posted a massive total earlier in the match. Opening the innings alongside Travis Head, the duo took the attack to the bowlers from the outset, sharing a blistering 171-run stand in just 12.2 overs. Head eventually departed after a quick-fire knock, falling to Yuzvendra Chahal.

Abhishek, however, continued his onslaught, reminding everyone of his potential after a quiet start to the season. He had managed just 51 runs across the first five matches of IPL 2025, averaging 10.20. His aggressive yet composed approach on Saturday showcased the flair and maturity that has marked him as one of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket.

Already known for his T20I centuries against Zimbabwe and England, Abhishek’s IPL heroics further bolster his growing reputation as a reliable power-hitter in the shorter format.

While the record for the fastest IPL century still belongs to Chris Gayle (30 balls for RCB vs Pune Warriors in 2013), Abhishek’s performance on Saturday has secured his place in elite company, delivering a crucial performance for his team in a must-win game.

As IPL 2025 continues to unfold with thrilling performances, Abhishek Sharma’s fireworks have added yet another memorable chapter to the tournament's rich history.

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