Abhishek Sharma Blasts 40-Ball Century, Sets New Record

Young opener Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational knock that lit up the evening in high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 12.

Young opener Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational knock that lit up the evening in high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 12.

While chasing 246, Abhishek Sharma played an explosive innings, smashing a century in just 40 balls. His knock featured 11 boundaries and 6 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 250.

Abhishek Sharma's explosive 141-run knock led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a remarkable chase of 246 runs, sealing the win with a full two overs remaining.

He brought up his half-century in just 19 deliveries and celebrated his century by holding up a placard dedicated to the "Orange Army." It marked the fifth-fastest century in IPL history, adding his name to an elite list of power hitters.

Fastest Centuries in IPL History (Balls Faced): Chris Gayle – 30 balls (RCB vs Pune Warriors, 2013), Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls (RR vs MI, 2010), David Miller – 38 balls (KXIP vs RCB, 2013), Travis Head – 39 balls (SRH vs RCB, 2024), Priyansh Arya – 39 balls (PBKS vs CSK, 2025), Abhishek Sharma – 40 balls (SRH vs PBKS, 2025).

The southpaw also shattered the record for the highest score made by an Indian in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After the match, Abhishek Sharma thanked his mentor Yuvraj Singh and India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, saying their guidance was instrumental in helping him get back to his best.