Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning 135 not out for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they posted 242‑2 against Delhi Capitals at their home ground. The 25‑year‑old left‑hander, currently the world’s top T20 batsman, faced 68 balls, hammering ten sixes and ten fours. His innings ranks as the fifth‑highest IPL score ever in the tournament's history to date.

Early setbacks left Sunrisers wobbling at 41‑3, but Sharma steadied the ship, reaching his hundred in just 47 deliveries. Only Chris Gayle (175*), Brendon McCullin (158*), his own 141 last season and Quinton de Kock (140) have surpassed the 140‑run barrier in IPL lore during the league's evolution over the past decade so.

Sharma's unbeaten effort marked his ninth T20 century, placing him joint‑fourth on the all‑time list. The massive total propels Sunrisers into contention for a top‑four spot, while Delhi’s bowlers endure criticism after yielding 242 runs. Fans praised the display as a masterclass in power hitting and tempo control throughout the innings and sparked celebrations nationwide.

The 135‑run knock not only rewrites Sunrisers’ early‑season narrative but also cements Sharma’s reputation as a match‑winner. Opponents now face a batter capable of dismantling any attack in a single spell, forcing teams to rethink defensive strategies whenever he walks to the crease in the IPL, where every run counts and momentum shifts rapidly significantly.