Abhishek Sharma’s Maiden IPL Century: A Record Breaking Knock That Lit Up Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma announced his arrival in IPL 2025 with a breathtaking maiden century, guiding his team to a historic eight wicket victory over Punjab Kings. In what turned out to be one of the most electrifying matches in IPL history, Sharma’s blistering knock helped SRH chase down a 245-run target with nine balls to left at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

A Record Breaking Innings

The 27th match of IPL 2025 witnessed Abhishek Sharma at his destructive best. The left handed batsman, who had been struggling for runs this season, silenced his critics with a 40 ball century his first in the IPL. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring 13 fours and 8 sixes, as he single handedly dismantled Punjab’s bowling attack.

Acknowledge HIM 👆

Abhishek Sharma | #PlayWithFire | #SRHvPBKS | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/yIuFNzh2cB

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 12, 2025

Abhishek’s First in IPL

The 27th match of the season saw Sunrisers Hyderabad chasing a monstrous target of 245 runs set by Punjab Kings. In what turned out to be one of the most entertaining matches in IPL history, Abhishek Sharma smashed his maiden IPL century, scoring 100 off just 40 balls. His explosive batting dismantled the Punjab bowling attack and helped SRH seal a comfortable 8-wicket win with 9 balls to spare.

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Fastest Centuries in IPL History

While Sharma’s ton came off 40 deliveries, it still ranks among the fastest in IPL history. The record for the quickest IPL century remains with Chris Gayle, who smashed a 30 ball hundred for RCB against Pune Warriors in 2013. Other notable names in the fastest-century list include:

Yusuf Pathan (37 balls)

David Miller (38 balls)

Travis Head (39 balls)

Will Jacks (41 balls)

Adam Gilchrist (42 balls)

𝐀.𝐒alaina Wildfire 🔥

Abhishek Sharma | #PlayWithFire | #SRHvPBKS | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/NscxtKaUDl

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 12, 2025

Breaking the Drought From Struggling to Stunning

Heading into this game, Abhishek’s form was a major concern. In his previous five innings, he had scored just 51 runs with scores of 24, 6, 1, 2, and 18. There were growing whispers about whether he should be dropped. But when it mattered most, he stepped up with one of the most destructive innings of the tournament. His innings was a perfect mix of timing, power, and intent. With every boundary and six, you could see the weight lifting off his shoulders and the rise of a rejuvenated match-winner.

Highest Individual Scores in IPL

Gayle also holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history n unbeaten 175 off just 66 balls for RCB in 2013. His innings, studded with 17 sixes and 13 fours, remains unmatched in T20 cricket.