When a prized racehorse drops back to an uneasily common canter, discomfort reverberates through the stable. Abhishek Sharma’s sluggish start in the ongoing season of the IPL wasn’t too different. With just 51 runs from his first five games, Abhishek’s stutters scarily derailed the ‘Travishek’ juggernaut and, by extension, poked holes in the aura of … Read more
In the days leading up to the clash with Punjab Kings, officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium sought divine intervention to end Sunrisers Hyderabad’s run of four defeats on the trot. The higher powers seemingly answered those prayers, as SRH beat the Kings by eight wickets on Saturday. Among the 36,000-plus crowd was Lady … Read more
Abhishek Sharma smashed a 40-ball century during the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. The 24-year-old finished with 141 runs in 55 deliveries, which is the third-highest score in the history of IPL. Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Chris Gayle occupies the … Read more
Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma celebrated his maiden Indian Premier League century in a unique way. The 24-year-old smashed a 40-ball century for SRH in a 246-run chase against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After scoring the ton, Abhishek took out a paper from his pocket and displayed the … Read more
Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma became the third fastest Indian to score a century in the history of the Indian Premier League during the game against Punjab Kings on Saturday. The 24-year-old reached the milestone in 40 deliveries. Yusuf Pathan tops the list as he scored a 37-ball ton back in 2010 against Mumbai Indians. … Read more
Indian duo Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma entered the top three of the men’s T20I batter rankings following their performances in the home series against England. In-form spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who was recently included in the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, also moved up among the bowlers in the shortest format. … Read more
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have been childhood friends. And now, as they both shine bright in India colours, the former makes it clear that there is no ‘competition’ between them, despite both contending for spots in the top-order. Abhishek smashed the second-fastest T20I century for India at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, reaching the … Read more
Most runs for India in T20I bilateral series: Abhishek Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli to enter elite list
On a windy Durban night in September 2007, Yuvraj Singh lit up the T20I world by smashing all six balls of a Stuart Broad over into the stands en route India’s fastest fifty (12 balls) in the shortest format. A little over a decade later, on a chilly night in Indore, Rohit Sharma tore a … Read more
India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates his century during the 5th T20 Match between India and England held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates his century during the 5th T20 Match between India and England held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL … Read more