@Abhishek Sharma's reaction after scoring a century vs PBKS in IPL 2025
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won their match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025 after reaching the challenging score of 246. During this match Abhishek Sharma displayed an extraordinary batting display by scoring 141 runs from 55 balls to become the highest run-scorer by an Indian player in IPL history.
Punjab Kings Innings :
PBKS batsmen reached 245/6 runs when they took the advantage of batting first during their 20-over match. Shreyas Iyer launched an outstanding 82-run innings from 36 delivered balls which received powerful support from his team members. The high scoring run rate did not stop SRH's bowling staff from holding back the opposition's attack after Mayank Markande secured four wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase :
The SRH opening batsmen Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head established a 171-run bond at the top of the innings. Sunrisers Hyderabad reached 247/2 in 18.3 overs because of Sharma's 141-run innings containing 10 sixes and 14 boundary hits that delivered their first-ever victory.
Abhishek Sharma's Record-Breaking Innings :
During the match on April 12, 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured an eight-wicket triumph against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by pursuing 246 runs. SRH opener Abhishek Sharma delivered an extraordinary performance during this match by hitting 141 runs off his 55-ball innings. His innings of 141 runs included 10 sixes and 14 fours which made him score his first IPL hundred and establish a new record for maximum runs scored by an Indian cricketer in IPL history.
The explosive batting by Abhishek Sharma led SRH to their second-highest successful chase in IPL history during their run pursuit. He reached his century in 40 balls while showing the fans of SRH his note that expressed gratitude towards the 'Orange Army'.
During this innings Abhishek Sharma established himself as the third player to achieve the highest individual score in IPL history behind Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum. Abhishek Sharma achieved an SRH team record for highest batting score while also establishing the fifth-fastest century in league history. The outstanding display of talent and strategic skills during his performance established new records while demonstrating his exceptional abilities.
The IPL was not the sole platform where Abhishek displayed exceptional batting skills. During an England vs India T20 International match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2, 2025, he became the first Indian to reach 135 runs from 54 balls while establishing a new T20I record.
Abhishek Sharma has proven himself as a dominant player in cricket through his match-altering innings that continue to establish new records.
Remarkable Partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head :
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head formed an exceptional 171-run opening alliance during the match while scoring 66 runs from 37 balls. Through their united effort SRH achieved the target with nine remaining balls to complete the chase. Captain Pat Cummins praised his team's stubborn performance and tactical gameplay to describe their important victory which ended their losing stretch.
The exciting match display both exceptional player talent and demonstrated the exciting mutable character of T20 cricket that amazed fans as well as cricket analysts.
Records and Milestones :
Abhishek Sharma achieved the record for highest individual IPL score performed by an Indian cricketer when he reached 141.
Among the highest partnerships established during the 2025 season stands the 171-run opening stand.
SRH achieved the second-highest successful chase of 246 in IPL history
PBKS started with their batting inning and amassed 245/6 runs thanks to Shreyas Iyer who scored 82 from 36 balls. The high scoring total from PBKS did not stop their bowling attack from allowing SRH to score even more runs. Mohammed Shami experienced a tough outing which resulted in 75 runs during his four overs while giving away 27 runs alone in his last over. This bowling performance became one of the costliest in IPL historical records.
A Historic Chase :
The SRH batting lineup chased down 246 runs within 18.3 overs before finishing at 247/2. SRH executed the second-highest successful run chase in IPL history when they finished their innings at 247/2 after 18.3 overs.
Conclusion :
The match will be remembered for both its exciting conclusion and Abhishek Sharmas remarkable batting performance. The second-highest chase in IPL history was accomplished by SRH when they pursued down 245 runs against PBKS. The match demonstrated how T20 cricket contains unexpected swings that can occur within a single over.
Brief Scores :
PBKS Innings : 245/7 (20 Overs) Shreyas Iyer 86 off 36 Balls (6 Fours And 6 Sixes), Prabhsimran Singh 42 off 23 Balls (7 Fours And 1 Sixes).
SRH Bowling : Harshal Patel 4/42 ( 4 Overs), Eshan Malinga 2/45 (4 Overs).
SRH Innings : 247/2 (18.3 Overs) Abhishek Sharma 141 off 55 Balls (14 Fours And 10 Sixes), Travis Head 66 off 37 Balls (9 Fours And 3 Sixes).
PBKS Bowling : Arshdeep Singh 1/37 (4 Overs), Yuzvendra Chahal 1/56 (4 Overs).
Result : Sunrisers Hyderabad Won By 8 Wickets.