Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 runs, recording the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history during SRH vs PBKS clash.
In the IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into IPL history after scoring a maiden century during his match against Punjab Kings on Saturday night. He registered the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. After a slow start to the season, Abhishek finally came into form and scored a brilliant 141-run knock, which helped SRH set a mammoth target of 256 runs. When Abhishek Sharma was unbeaten, he took two singles to reach his century, prompting Yuvraj Singh to playfully tweet about Abhishek Sharma on X.
Yuvraj Singh on Abhishek Sharma
Yuvraj Singh, also known as the mentor of the 24-year-old, tweeted when Abhishek was on the verge of 100. Abhishek had taken two singles to reach his 100. Upon seeing this, Yuvraj Singh tweeted playfully, saying, “Abhishek, you’ve taken two singles after 98; we don’t usually have this much maturity. Very well played. These openers are a treat to watch together.”
Abhishek Sharma gives an explosive start
Abhishek and Travis Head played exceptionally well, providing the team with the right start. Both openers, in 75 balls, scored 171 runs, giving the team a perfect beginning. Travis Head was eventually dismissed for 66 runs, which ended their amazing partnership.
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