Abhishek Sharma Shatters IPL Records with Incredible 141
The chase at Hyderabad was electric, but no one expected Abhishek Sharma to not just lead Sunrisers Hyderabad but totally rewrite the IPL record books. Facing the Punjab Kings in the 2025 season, Sharma hammered an unforgettable 141 off just 63 balls—smashing his way to the highest IPL score by an Indian ever. The moment he cleared the boundary for his 10th six, cricket fans knew history had just been made.
Until this match, the record for an Indian in an IPL innings stood at 133, and few believed it would be broken in such spectacular fashion. Sharma didn't just pass it—he left it in the dust. He also leapfrogged Quinton de Kock's 140* from IPL 2022, seizing the third-highest score worldwide in the league, trailing only Chris Gayle's monumental unbeaten 175 and Brendon McCullum's iconic 158. For Sharma, this wasn't just another fast start—it was the explosive stuff of legends.
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Punjab Kings weren't slouches. They racked up 245 for 6 thanks to an 82-run blitz from Shreyas Iyer, a lively 42 from Prabhsimran Singh, and Marcus Stoinis' late fireworks with 34*. There were moments when it looked like PBKS would ride this mountain of runs to a comfortable victory. Then Sharma walked into the spotlight and changed the script.
Right from the outset, Sharma swung with intent and confidence. He found the boundary almost at will, mixing aggression with calculated shot selection. His partnership with Travis Head (who fired up a crisp 66) gave SRH the stability and jaw-dropping momentum needed for a pursuit of 246—a total that would have been unthinkable to chase in the IPL a decade ago.
What set Sharma's innings apart wasn’t just the final tally; it was the sheer brutality against every bowler Punjab threw at him. His 10 sixes weren't just a personal best—they marked a new franchise record for Sunrisers Hyderabad, the clearest signal that he’s reached a whole new level. If you're looking for a moment that summed up the match, picture Sharma stepping down the track and sending a length ball soaring into the night, Head at the other end grinning and shaking his head as the scoreboard ticked close to 250. Punjab’s bowlers struggled for answers, rotating fielders and changing pace, but nothing worked.
SRH toppled the mammoth target with 247 for 2, nine balls to spare, making this not just a chase for the ages but their second-highest total ever in the competition. The side's belief in Sharma paid off handsomely—not only did he anchor the innings, but he also proved he could thrive under pressure, taking cues from his previous T20I heroics but scaling it up on the biggest domestic stage.
The night belonged to Abhishek Sharma, and his 141 will echo through IPL history as a knock that raised the bar not just for himself, but for every batter in the league. Fans and pundits can debate tactics and pitch conditions, but some innings just make you stop and watch in awe. This was one of those.