Abhishek Sharma delivered a career-defining performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 match against Punjab Kings on Saturday. Sharma's blistering century, scored in just 40 balls, was the highlight of the chase as SRH aimed for a daunting target of 246 runs.
The 25-year-old showed remarkable skill, smashing 141 runs off 55 balls, including 24 boundaries. His innings was a crucial part of SRH's chase, which reached 222 for 2 in 16.2 overs. His half-century came in a blistering 19 balls, marking one of the fastest fifties in IPL 2025 and the third-fastest in SRH's history. Sharma's fiery strokeplay dismantled the Punjab bowlers, with one over from Marco Jansen yielding 20 runs.
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But what caught everyone’s attention during the celebration was the white paper he revealed after reaching the century mark. In a unique and emotional gesture, Sharma flaunted the note that read, "This One is For Orange Army." The message was directed at the passionate SRH supporters, who have been with the team despite a tough season so far.
Sharma’s knock came at a crucial time for both him and his team. Having been under pressure due to a slow start to the season, the 141-run innings helped SRH chase down one of the highest totals in IPL history, securing an eight-wicket victory. The win was a much-needed boost for SRH, and Sharma’s century will likely be remembered as a turning point in their IPL 2025 campaign.
