IPL 2026: ‘This is for you’ – Abhishek Sharma’s emotional tribute to sister after 135* vs DC
Abhishek Sharma smashed an unbeaten 135 to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted a massive 242 for 2. Delhi faltered in their chase despite a strong start.
Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain took crucial wickets. The win propelled SRH to third on the points table. Sharma's performance was a highlight of IPL 2026.
Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most dominant knocks of IPL 2026, smashing an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. On a placid Uppal surface, Abhishek dismantled a listless DC attack, striking 10 sixes and as many boundaries as SRH piled up a massive 242 for 2. He set the tone early alongside Travis Head, adding 97 for the opening wicket despite the latter not being at his fluent best.
Skipper Ishan Kishan then accelerated with a brisk 25 off 13, stitching a 79-run stand in just 5. 5 overs. Towards the end, Heinrich Klaasen provided the finishing flourish with a quickfire 37* off 13 balls.
Reflecting on his innings, Abhishek said the team had a clear plan to attack the powerplay but had to quickly reassess conditions. “The way we started, I felt we had a plan… but the wicket was a bit slow, so we had to re-plan it again. I just wanted to utilise the powerplay and entertain the crowd,” he said, adding that judging a par score wasn’t easy until the innings progressed.