Kavya Maran and Abhishek’s father Raj Kumar Sharma (Video Catch) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most electrifying knocks of IPL 2026, but it was the emotional and jubilant scenes in the stands that really grabbed the attention of the internet. As the Sunrisers Hyderabad opener brought up his stunning century, the cameras caught a beaming Kavya Maran and Abhishek’s father Raj Kumar Sharma – both bursting with pure, unfiltered joy.Abhishek’s unbeaten 135 off 68 balls guided SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals to seal an impressive 47-run victory. His knock of 10 fours and 10 sixes now ranks among the highest individual scores in IPL history and has quickly become one of the defining innings of the season.
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Ashwani Kumar opens Mumbai Indians win, team mindsetThe emotional scenes in the stands went viralThe moment Abhishek reached his hundred off just 47 deliveries, the atmosphere in the stadium hit fever pitch. Kavya Maran’s animated celebrations – cheering, clapping and visibly overwhelmed – were complemented by the pride and excitement of Abhishek’s father, who is a constant presence throughout his cricketing journey.The pair’s reactions quickly spread across social media. The bond between Abhishek and his father added a deeper emotional layer to an already memorable exchange.WATCH:Abhishek leads SRH’s dominanceOn the field, Abhishek was unstoppable. He stitched an opening stand of 97 with Travis Head (37) before accelerating further alongside Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed an unbeaten 37 off 13 balls. Even after being bowled out for 86, Abhishek immediately punished Delhi, hammering back-to-back sixes to cross the three-figure mark.“As we started, we had a plan… but the wicket was slow so we had to adjust,” Abhishek said after the match, underscoring the calculated aggression behind his innings.SRH’s dominance continued with the ball as Eshan Malinga picked up 4/32 to restrict DC to 195/9. Delhi captain Axar Patel admitted that his side had little answer. “If someone is shooting that well … there’s nothing you can do. You have to move on,” he said.The win saw SRH climb to third in the table, but the night will be remembered as much for the emotional celebrations in the stands as for Abhishek’s brilliance with the bat.
