Abhishek Sharma’s 141 Leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to Record-Breaking Chase in IPL 2025
In one of the most thrilling matches of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament’s history, crushing Punjab Kings by 8 wickets after chasing down a mammoth target of 246 runs at home on Saturday.
💥 Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Knock
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Score: 141 off 55 balls
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Fours: 14
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Sixes: 10
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Fifty in: 19 balls
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Century in: 40 balls (third fastest in IPL history)
Playing a career-defining innings, Abhishek Sharma not only registered his maiden IPL century but also produced the third-highest individual score in IPL history, behind:
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Chris Gayle (175*)
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Brendon McCullum (158*)
The left-handed opener was aggressive from the start and dedicated his knock to the “Orange Army” with an emotional gesture after reaching his century.
🧱 Partnership with Travis Head Sets the Tone
Abhishek and Travis Head (66 off 37 balls) stitched together a 171-run opening stand, the highest partnership of the season, which laid the foundation for the chase.
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Head smashed 9 fours and 3 sixes before falling to Yuzvendra Chahal.
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Heinrich Klaasen later wrapped up the chase with a cool 21 off 14 balls*, as Hyderabad finished the job with nine balls to spare.
🔥 Punjab Kings Post Massive 245
Despite ending on the losing side, Punjab Kings posted a huge 245-6, thanks to:
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Shreyas Iyer: 82 (22-ball fifty, his fastest IPL half-century)
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Marcus Stoinis: 34* off 11 balls (including four consecutive sixes in the final over)
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Priyansh Arya: 36 off 13
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Prabhsimran Singh: 42
Iyer’s aggressive innings and Stoinis’ late blitz helped Punjab surge past 240, including a 27-run final over off Mohammed Shami, who endured a nightmare spell—0 for 75, the second-most expensive in IPL history.
🎯 Bowling Highlights
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Harshal Patel stood out with 4 wickets for 42 runs, including a double strike that dismissed Glenn Maxwell and Shreyas Iyer.
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Eshan Malinga picked up his first IPL wicket on debut, removing Prabhsimran Singh.
📈 Historical Context
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This chase now ranks second only to Punjab’s 262-run chase against KKR in 2024.
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Abhishek’s performance elevated Hyderabad off the bottom of the points table, with two wins in six matches.
🏏 What This Means for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad finally found their rhythm with this emphatic victory, and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive form could be a game-changer going forward. With the Orange Army regaining momentum, this match will be remembered as one of the most explosive comebacks in IPL history.
