NEW DELHI: Opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a sensational performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 meeting with Chennai Super Kings, smashing the quickest half-century in the franchise\u2019s history. The left-handed batter reached his fifty in just 15 deliveries, eclipsing his earlier mark of 16 balls, and gave SRH a flying start after they were asked to bat first.<\/p>\n
Abhishek initially took the new ball on with measured intent, but he soon seized control of the innings. The defining moment arrived in the fifth over when he went after Matthew Short, piling up 25 runs in the passage\u2014powered by three boundaries to go with two back-to-back sixes. That burst propelled him to his milestone in dominant fashion and immediately forced the CSK bowlers onto the back foot.<\/p>\n
He kept pressing forward with the same aggressive mindset before his stay ended in the eighth over. Jamie Overton sent down a firm length ball, and Abhishek tried to steer it towards third man, only to edge it behind. Sanju Samson took the catch and, confident in the call, went up for a review that ultimately upheld the wicket. Abhishek departed after a brilliant 59 off 22 balls, striking six fours and four sixes, leaving SRH with a strong base to build from.<\/p>\n
Abhishek has carried excellent form throughout IPL 2026 and continues to be a vital presence at the top of the order. With a reputation for fearless strokeplay, he has regularly provided rapid starts for his side. He also recently became just the second player for SRH to surpass the 100-sixes milestone for the franchise, highlighting his growing impact as one of the league\u2019s most dangerous power hitters.<\/p>\n
His output this season includes a quick-fire 48 off 21 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders and a blistering 74 off 28 versus Punjab Kings. With 125 runs from five matches, including two half-centuries, Abhishek remains central to SRH\u2019s plans and continues to shape the tempo of their batting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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