Abhishek Sharma hammered an unbeaten 135 and marked his IPL 2026 hundred with a calm, ice-cold celebration against Delhi Capitals.
Young Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma lit up the IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals with a sensational century at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Opening alongside Travis Head, the duo launched a fierce assault right from the powerplay, stitching together a 97-run stand.
While Head laid the foundation, Abhishek carried on the momentum, anchoring the innings and ensuring SRH capitalised on the strong start.
Ice-Cold Celebration After 47-Ball Ton
Abhishek Sharma unleashed complete domination on the DC bowling attack, reaching his century in just 47 balls with a towering six off Nitish Rana. It marked his second IPL hundred, but what caught everyone’s attention was his composed celebration.
Instead of roaring in excitement, he simply folded his hands, smiled, and gazed at the crowd, an understated, almost effortless gesture that suggested total control over the contest.
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His knock drew loud applause from the stands, with SRH owner Kavya Maran rising to cheer. His family, especially his father, was also seen celebrating the milestone with visible pride
SRH Post Mammoth Total As DC Bowlers Struggle
Abhishek Sharma remained unbeaten on a stunning 135 off 68 balls, smashing 10 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate close to 200. He found solid support from Heinrich Klaasen, who added a quickfire 37 off just 13 deliveries in the death overs.
The late onslaught powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 242/2, leaving DC bowlers clueless. Mukesh Kumar and Nitish Rana conceded over 50 runs each, while only Axar Patel managed to pick up a wicket.
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