New Delhi: Opener Abhishek Sharma A brilliant knock for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash. Chennai Super Kingsscored the fastest half-century in franchise history. The left-hander completed his fifty in just 15 balls, breaking his own previous record of 16 balls, and set the tone early after SRH were asked to bat first.Abhishek started cautiously but quickly shifted gears as he took full control of the innings.
The highlight came in the fifth over against Matthew Short, where he unleashed a flurry of shots and scored 25 runs, including three fours and two consecutive sixes. This over helped him reach his milestone in emphatic fashion and put immediate pressure on the CSK bowlers.He continued his aggressive style before being dismissed in the eighth over. Jamie Overton bowls a hard length ball, and Abhishek tries to steer it towards third man but leaves it behind. Sanju Samson completed the catch and was confident enough for a review, which confirmed the dismissal. Abhishek returned after scoring a brilliant 59 off just 22 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes, giving SRH a strong platform.Abhishek has been in excellent touch throughout. IPL 2026 and remains a key figure at the top of the order. Known for his fearless batting, he has consistently provided his team with fast starts. He recently became only the second SRH player to hit 100 sixes for the franchise, underscoring his impact as a power hitter.His performances this season include 48 off 21 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders and 74 off 28 balls against Punjab Kings. With 125 runs in five matches, including two half-centuries, Abhishek has been a key player in SRH’s batting line-up.
