IPL 2026, DC vs SRH Today Match: Abhishek Sharma produced a dominant unbeaten 135 as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable 242 for 2 against Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League 2026 match on Tuesday.
Abhishek struck 10 sixes and 10 fours in his 68-ball innings, dismantling the Delhi bowling attack on a batting-friendly surface. The left-hander reached his century in 47 balls and continued his assault deep into the innings.
He shared a 97-run opening stand with Travis Head, who made 37, before captain Ishan Kishan added 25 off 13 balls in a rapid 79-run partnership for the second wicket.
In the death overs, Heinrich Klaasen provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 37 off just 13 deliveries.
Delhi Capitals struggled with their bowling combinations. Nitish Rana conceded 55 runs in his four overs, while Lungi Ngidi went for 41. Captain Axar Patel picked up one wicket but bowled only two overs, and Kuldeep Yadav was underused after conceding 30 runs in two overs.
Delhi conceded 67 runs in the powerplay and lost control in the middle overs, where Hyderabad scored 116 runs between overs 7 and 15.
Abhishek’s innings stood out for his range of strokeplay, particularly his ability to play late against pace and dominate in front of the wicket. His knock propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to one of the highest totals of the season, leaving Delhi Capitals with a daunting chase.
