Explosive opener from Sunrisers Hyderabad Abhishek Sharma A major milestone is on the verge as SRH prepares to take on Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join the list of batsmen with 2000 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. The exclusive list is led by the Australian great. David Warnerafter that Shikhar Dhawan And Kane Williamson.Warner tops 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 scored 2101 runs for the franchise.
A landmark for an Indian star
If Abhishek reaches the milestone, he will become 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, highlighting his aggressive style at the top.Record holder for SRHAbhishek already holds an important record for the franchise. His 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings last season, which included 14 fours and 10 sixes, is the highest individual score for SRH and also the highest by an Indian in IPL history. This innings took SRH to a remarkable target of 246.In IPL 2026, Abhishek has had a mixed run so far, scoring 188 runs in six innings, with his top score being 74. Despite the inconsistency, his ability to change the game in terms of overs makes him a key player for SRH.
Match Preview: SRH vs DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding on back-to-back wins, will look for a third consecutive win when they face Delhi Capitals at home. Currently fourth in the table, SRH are confident after defending 194 against Chennai Super Kings, thanks to a strong bowling partnership from Ishan Malinga, Nitish Reddy, Sakib Hussain, and Shivang Kumar. While Parful Hinge had an off day, his spirits remained positive in the last over.However, SRH’s batting has been inconsistent. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have followed a high-risk, high-reward approach, but returns have been mixed. This has increased the dependence on the current holder of the Orange Cap, Henrik Klaasen. Ishan Kishan and middle order contributions will be crucial.Delhi Capitals, ranked fifth, bounced back from two consecutive losses with a successful chase against RCB. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs led the recovery after the collapse of the top order, while David Miller sealed the win, redeeming himself after a previous setback. Historically, DC have had the edge over SRH in Hyderabad, winning two of the last three outright matches at the venue.
