Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Record-Breaking Chase: Abhishek Sharma’s Brilliant 141 Powers SRH to Historic Win
In what can only be described as an IPL classic, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) recorded an emphatic 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring thriller at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The IPL 2025 Match 27 turned into a sensational batting masterclass led by Abhishek Sharma, whose blistering 141 off just 55 balls set the stage for one of the most memorable run-chases in IPL history.
Abhishek Sharma Steals the Show
With Punjab Kings setting a daunting target of 246, Sunrisers Hyderabad were up for a challenge, but Abhishek Sharma’s heroics quickly turned it into a chase of sheer brilliance. Alongside Travis Head, the pair put on an exhibition of aggressive batting from the first over. The duo brought up a 50-run stand in just 3 overs, SRH’s first such opening partnership of the season.
While there was a brief moment of suspense when Abhishek was caught off Yash Thakur, the bowler had overstepped, and the batter was given a reprieve. What followed was nothing short of carnage.
By the end of the powerplay, SRH were 83/0, with Abhishek having raced to his fifty in just 16 balls, a record for the fastest fifty by a Sunrisers batter. Head wasn’t far behind, reaching his own half-century with two towering sixes off Glenn Maxwell. The partnership swelled to 171 runs, the highest of IPL 2025, before Head was dismissed for a blistering 66 off 37 balls by Yuzvendra Chahal.
However, Abhishek was in a league of his own. With an elegant yet ferocious array of shots, he brought up his maiden IPL century in just 40 balls—breaking records for the fastest-ever century by a Sunrisers batter. The record books were rewritten as Abhishek ended with a sensational 141 off 55 balls, including 14 boundaries and 10 sixes. Not only did he break KL Rahul’s record for the highest score by an Indian in IPL history, but his knock also made him the third-highest individual scorer in IPL history.
Abhishek’s brilliance and Travis Head’s explosive support ensured SRH reached the target of 246 with 9 balls to spare. The chase became the highest successful run-chase in IPL history, marking a new milestone in IPL’s record books. Abhishek was deservedly named Player of the Match for his unforgettable innings.
Punjab Kings’ Explosive Start
Before SRH’s record chase, it was Punjab Kings who had provided fireworks with the bat, posting a mammoth 245/6 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat. The opening stand between Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya set the tone for PBKS, as the pair unleashed a barrage of boundaries. Prabhsimran took on Mohammed Shami with a hat-trick of boundaries in the first over, and Arya continued the assault with two sixes off Shami, quickly taking PBKS to a fast-paced 50-run opening stand.
The aggressive start was slowed down briefly when Harshal Patel dismissed Arya for a quickfire 36 off 13 balls. But Shreyas Iyer joined Prabhsimran and continued the onslaught, guiding PBKS to a phenomenal 89/1 at the end of the powerplay.
On debut, Eshan Malinga removed Prabhsimran for a rapid 42 off 23 balls. Despite the wickets falling at regular intervals, Shreyas Iyer continued to dominate, reaching a stunning half-century off just 22 balls—the quickest of his IPL career. However, SRH fought back with key wickets, and Harshal Patel was the pick of the bowlers, ending with 4/42, including the big scalp of Glenn Maxwell.
Marcus Stoinis provided a thrilling end to the PBKS innings, smashing four sixes off Shami in the final over to remain unbeaten on 34 off just 11 balls. This late flurry pushed PBKS to a formidable total of 245/6.
A Historic Run Chase
In the end, it was the brilliance of Abhishek Sharma and the calculated assault from Travis Head that propelled SRH to a historic win. With their perfect blend of attacking intent and composure under pressure, the pair made sure that Punjab’s massive total was chased down with ease, making it the highest successful run-chase in IPL history.
Abhishek’s record-breaking innings, which included an array of perfectly timed boundaries and explosive sixes, will be remembered for years to come. It was a performance that not only secured SRH’s victory but also established Abhishek Sharma as one of the brightest young stars in IPL 2025.
As SRH returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, fans will remember this match as one of the most exciting and high-quality encounters in IPL history, thanks to a performance of sheer brilliance from Abhishek Sharma.
Match Summary:
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) 245/6 (20 overs)
- Shreyas Iyer: 82 (36 balls)
- Marcus Stoinis: 34* (11 balls)
- Harshal Patel: 4/42
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 246/2 (18.3 overs)
- Abhishek Sharma: 141 (55 balls)
- Travis Head: 66 (37 balls)
SRH won by 8 wickets, with 9 balls to spare.
What a chase. What a game!