Abhishek Sharma Slams IPL Century Vs DC, Shatters Multiple Records

After a challenging T20 World Cup campaign where he struggled to find his rhythm, Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has silenced his critics in the most emphatic way possible. Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the southpaw unleashed a masterclass of aggressive batting against the Delhi Capitals, smashing a sensational 47 ball century to reclaim his throne as one of the IPL's most dangerous openers.

While the start was uncharacteristically sedate by his standards reaching his half-century in 25 balls Abhishek shifted gears effortlessly thereafter. His 47 ball ton not only decimated the DC bowling attack but also rewrote the record books across multiple categories.

Equalling Virat Kohli's Historic T20 Milestone

Perhaps the most significant achievement of the night was Abhishek Sharma reaching his 9th T20 century. In doing so, he has equalled Virat Kohli for the record of the most T20 centuries by an Indian batter. This elite list includes domestic, international, and franchise cricket, placing the young SRH star alongside the absolute legends of the game.

Most Centuries in Men's T20 Cricket

• 22 — Chris Gayle
• 12 — Babar Azam
• 10 — David Warner
• 9 — Abhishek Sharma*, Virat Kohli, Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw

A New Milestone for the 'Orange Army'

During his stay at the crease, Abhishek also became only the fourth player in history to score 2000 IPL runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He joins an illustrious group featuring David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kane Williamson. Notably, he is now the second fastest Indian to reach this landmark for the franchise after Shikhar Dhawan.

Top Run-Scorers for SRH

• David Warner: 4014 runs
• Shikhar Dhawan: 2768 runs
• Kane Williamson: 2101 runs
• Abhishek Sharma: 2000* runs

Record-Breaking Speed Against Delhi Capitals

Abhishek's 47-ball effort now stands as the fastest century ever recorded against the Delhi Capitals in IPL history, surpassing Murali Vijay's long standing 2012 record. While it sits sixth on the list of fastest tons for SRH, its impact on the current season is unparalleled.

Fastest 100s vs DC (By Balls)

• 47 — Abhishek Sharma (SRH), 2026*
• 51 — Murali Vijay (CSK), 2012
• 53 — Chris Gayle (RCB), 2012

Claiming the Orange Cap

With this scintillating knock, Abhishek Sharma has officially overtaken the competition to become the new Orange Cap holder of IPL 2026. He is the first player this season to breach the 300 run mark, currently sitting at 305 runs from seven matches. What makes his tally even more frightening for opposition bowlers is his strike rate, which currently hovers around a staggering 227.

As SRH continues its push for a playoff spot, the return to form of their primary aggressor signals a major warning to the rest of the league.