SRH opener Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma is on the verge of a major milestone as SRH prepares to face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join the elite list of batsmen who have scored 2,000 or more runs for the franchise.Abhishek currently has 1,941 runs for SRH and is set to become only the fourth player to cross the 2,000-run mark for the Hyderabad-based side. Australian great David Warner leads the exclusive list followed by Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson.
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Matthew Hayden reacts after Gujarat Titans’ defeat against Mumbai IndiansWarner leads the charts with a staggering 4014 runs in 95 matches at an average of 49.55 at a strike rate of 142.59. Dhawan is second with 2768 runs while Williamson has contributed 2101 runs for the franchise.
Landmark for Indian Star
If Abhishek reaches the milestone, he will become only the second Indian batsman after Shikhar Dhawan to score 2000 runs for SRH. The 25-year-old has played 80 matches for the franchise, scoring at an average of 26.95 and an impressive strike rate of 166.89, underlining his aggressive approach at the top.Record holder for SRHAbhishek already holds a significant record for the franchise. His incredible 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings last season with 14 fours and 10 sixes remains the highest individual score for SRH and also the highest by an Indian in IPL history. This innings propelled SRH to a remarkable chase of 246.Abhishek has had a mixed run so far in IPL 2026, scoring 188 runs in six innings with a top score of 74. Despite his inconsistency, his ability to change the game in the overs makes him a key player for SRH.
Match Preview: SRH vs DC
Riding on back-to-back wins, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to secure their third win in a row when they take on Delhi Capitals at home. Currently fourth in the table, SRH are high on confidence after defending 194 against Chennai Super Kings, thanks to strong bowling contributions from Eshan Malinga, Nitish Reddy, Sakib Hussain and Shivang Kumar. While Praful Hinge was off, his composure in the final remains positive.However, SRH’s batting has been inconsistent. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head took a high-risk, high-reward approach, but the returns were mixed. This increased reliance on Heinrich Klaasen, the current holder of the Orange Cap. Contributions from Ishan Kishan and the middle order will be crucial.Delhi Capitals, placed fifth, bounced back from two consecutive losses with a successful chase against RCB. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs led the recovery after the top-order collapse, while David Miller sealed the victory and redeemed himself from an earlier setback. Historically, DC have had an edge over SRH in Hyderabad and have won two of the last three completed matches at the venue.
