Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) explosive opener Abhishek Sharma continued his destructive form in the ongoing IPL 2026 season as he scored his second hundred of the tournament. The left-handed batsman achieved the landmark in style against Delhi Capitals, etching his name alongside India great Virat Kohli for the joint T20 centuries by any Indian player. Abhishek Sharma registered his first IPL hundred in the 2025 season against Punjab Kings.
Abhishek’s aggressive innings lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as he brought up his ton with a massive six off Nitish Rana. The moment was extra special because it came in front of his family, who were proudly watching him from the stands. He celebrated by swinging the bat to all corners of the ground before sharing a warm hug with his batting partner.
Abhishek Sharma sealed the century in style with back-to-back sixes
The landmark arrived in the 15th over when Nitish Rana, bowling a long hop, was dispatched over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. Just one ball earlier, Abhishek hit a full toss straight back over the bowler’s head for another six that sailed comfortably over the ropes.
This remarkable knock not only marked Abhishek’s second IPL century but also took his total of T20 sixes to 350, underlining his reputation as one of the most feared power-hitters in the shortest format.
Abhishek Sharma equals Virat Kohli in the elite T20 century club
With this hundred, Abhishek Sharma (184 innings) now has 9 T20 centuries and joins Virat Kohli (403 innings) as the Indian batsman with the most hundreds in T20 cricket. Notably, Abhishek surpassed Rohit Sharma to register 8 centuries in the format.
Quinton de Kock, Virat Kohli, Rilee Rossouw, Sahibzada Farhan, Abhishek Sharma – 9 each
Abhishek’s success is all the more remarkable given his young age and fearless approach at the top of the order. The SRH star has consistently performed at a high strike rate, combining clean hitting with smart shot selection.
