Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star opener Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning performance in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The explosive left-hander smashed the fastest fifty in SRH’s IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls.
The record innings set a new benchmark for SRH
This 15-ball fifty is now the fastest by any Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman in the Indian Premier League. He comfortably beats previous best Abhishek as well as teammate Travis Head’s effort.
Updated list of fastest fifties for SRH in IPL history (by balls):
15 balls: Abhishek Sharma vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2026
16 balls: Abhishek Sharma vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
16 Ball: Travis Head vs DC, Delhi, 2024
16 balls: Travis Head vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024
Abhishek now owns the top two spots on this elite list, underscoring his status as one of the most devastating players in the tournament.
