Sunrisers Hyderabad star Abhishek Sharma created history with a breathtaking century in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals. The young opener played one of the most destructive innings of the season and also moved past former India captain MS Dhoni in a major T20 record list.
Abhishek smashed an unbeaten 135 runs from just 68 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. His innings was full of power, confidence, and clean hitting as he dominated the Delhi Capitals bowling attack from start to finish.
The left-handed batter reached his century in only 47 balls and thrilled the home crowd with a series of huge sixes. By the end of his innings, he had hit 10 sixes and several boundaries, making it one of the finest knocks of the tournament so far.
With those sixes, Abhishek went past MS Dhoni in the list of Indians with the most sixes in T20 cricket. Before the match, he needed 10 sixes to overtake Dhoni, and he achieved the milestone during his memorable knock.
This performance was not only important for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the match, but it also showed how quickly Abhishek is becoming one of India’s most dangerous T20 batters. His fearless approach, strong timing, and ability to clear the ropes regularly have made him a key player in the shortest format.
Coming into the game, Abhishek Sharma had already built an impressive T20 record. But after this innings, his numbers became even stronger. He now has 351 sixes in T20 cricket, moving ahead of MS Dhoni’s 350 sixes.
This means Abhishek is now fifth among Indian batters with the most sixes in T20 cricket. It is a major achievement because he has overtaken one of the greatest finishers in cricket history.
The updated Indian list of most sixes in T20 cricket is now led by Rohit Sharma, followed by Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and then Abhishek Sharma.
Rohit Sharma remains far ahead at the top with 555 sixes, showing his long-term dominance in white-ball cricket. Virat Kohli is second with 443 sixes, while Suryakumar Yadav has 423. Sanju Samson is fourth with 405 sixes.
Although Abhishek is still behind those senior stars, his rapid rise suggests he can climb higher in the coming years. At his age, he has time on his side and continues to improve every season.
What makes his achievement more special is the speed at which he has done it. Abhishek reached 351 sixes in only 184 T20 innings. His aggressive style means he can add many more sixes quickly if he maintains his form.
Fans and experts have praised the batter for his fearless mindset. He attacks bowlers early, uses the powerplay well, and does not hesitate to target spinners or pacers alike. That makes him a dangerous player in modern T20 cricket.
Many former cricketers believe Abhishek has the qualities needed to become a regular member of India’s white-ball teams. His recent performances in franchise cricket continue to strengthen that case.
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Abhishek’s hundred against Delhi Capitals brought him another huge milestone. It was the ninth T20 century of his career, which means he has now equalled Virat Kohli for the most T20 centuries by an Indian batter.
Virat Kohli has long been known as one of the best T20 players in the world. Matching his record is a sign of how productive Abhishek has been in the format.
The list of most T20 centuries by Indian players now has Kohli and Abhishek jointly at the top with nine each. Rohit Sharma follows with eight centuries, while Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul have seven each.
This achievement shows that Abhishek is not only a six-hitter but also a match-winner capable of converting starts into massive scores. Many power hitters score quickly but fail to reach hundreds regularly. Abhishek has shown he can do both.
His innings against Delhi Capitals was a perfect example. He started positively, built momentum, then exploded in the middle overs before finishing unbeaten with 135 runs. He paced the innings smartly while keeping the strike rate high throughout.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, this kind of form is a huge boost as the IPL season enters a crucial stage. A player in this rhythm can change games single-handedly and lift the confidence of the whole team.
The Hyderabad crowd celebrated every big hit, and the atmosphere turned electric as Abhishek neared his century. Once he reached the milestone, he continued attacking and pushed his score even higher.
The knock also sends a message to other teams in the tournament. If Abhishek gets going early, he can take the match away within a few overs.
As IPL 2026 continues, all eyes will now be on whether he can carry this form forward. Another few strong innings could help Sunrisers in the playoff race and further improve his record numbers.
For now, Abhishek Sharma’s stunning century has given fans a night to remember. He broke Dhoni’s sixes record, matched Kohli’s century mark, and once again proved that he is one of the brightest T20 stars in Indian cricket today.
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