IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma Hits Fifth-Fastest Century in League's History
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Synopsis
On April 12, 2025, Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad made history by scoring a stunning century off just 40 balls against Punjab Kings in the IPL, marking the fifth-fastest century in league history and setting a new record for the highest individual score by an SRH player.
Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Sharma scored a century in just 40 balls.
- This innings marked the fifth-fastest century in IPL history.
- Abhishek's score of 141 is the highest by an SRH player.
- He surpassed David Warner's previous record of 131.
- The fastest century record still belongs to Chris Gayle.
Hyderabad, April 12 (NationPress) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) young sensation Abhishek Sharma made headlines on Saturday night by scoring a breathtaking century off just 40 balls in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This remarkable innings took place against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and is now recorded as the fifth-fastest century in IPL history.
Entering the game with SRH in pursuit of a daunting target of 246, Abhishek flipped the match dramatically with his bold and aggressive batting style. The left-handed batsman unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes right from the start, leaving the Punjab bowling attack bewildered. His exceptional skill in clearing the boundary and finding gaps consistently rendered the bowlers helpless.
Abhishek's explosive century is now the second-fastest ever achieved by a Sunrisers Hyderabad player. The record for the fastest century still belongs to his opening partner, Travis Head, who accomplished the feat in 39 balls last season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Together, they have transformed the batting strategy for SRH with their audacious and fearless approach at the top of the order.
The overall record for the fastest century in IPL history remains with the legendary Chris Gayle, who scored a 30-ball hundred against the Pune Warriors in 2013, a milestone that has stood the test of time for over a decade.
Abhishek's explosive innings of 141 off 55 balls is now the highest individual score recorded by any Sunrisers Hyderabad player, surpassing the previous record held by David Warner (131). Additionally, it marks the highest individual score achieved by an Indian player in IPL history.
Earlier in the match, Abhishek Sharma reached his first half-century of the season in just 19 deliveries, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad get off to a fantastic start. His opening partner, Travis Head, also celebrated his second half-century of the season in 31 deliveries as the team raced to 147/0 after 10.2 overs while chasing 246 against Punjab Kings.
