IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, joins David Warner to....
Abhishek Sharma achieved a significant milestone for Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the second player to hit 100 sixes for the franchise. SRH secured their first IPL 2026 win by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, defending a season-high total of 226/8 with a strong bowling performance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the franchise’s record books, becoming only the second player after David Warner to complete 100 sixes for SRH in the Indian Premier League. The left-hander reached the milestone during SRH’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing a quickfire 48 off 21 balls, including four boundaries and four sixes at a strike rate of over 228. Abhishek now has 101 sixes for the franchise, second only to Warner’s tally of 143.
In 76 matches for SRH, he has scored 1,808 runs at an average of 26. 58 and a strike rate of 162. 88, including one century and nine fifties.
SRH post big total, bowlers seal commanding win Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs at Eden Gardens, registering their first win of IPL 2026. After posting a formidable 226/8, the highest total of the season so far, SRH’s bowlers backed it up with a clinical effort. Jaydev Unadkat led the charge with impressive figures of 3/21, while Eshan Malinga, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harsh Dubey applied consistent pressure as KKR were bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs.
The win was significant as it marked the first successful defence of a total in this year’s tournament. KKR start strong but collapse under pressure Chasing 227, KKR got off to a flying start with Finn Allen smashing 28 off just seven balls, including a 25-run opening over. However, SRH struck back quickly, with Dubey removing Allen via a sharp caught-and-bowled effort.