The 27th match of the IPL 2025 was a high-scoring game, where Punjab Kings set a giant total against the hosts SunRisers Hyderabad, and the hosts chased down the target comfortably, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s powerful century, to register their important second win of the season, which also ended their four-match losing streak.
Hyderabad once again produced a high-scoring match, where the bowlers had no power. After Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first, they recorded their second-highest total - 245/6 in 20 overs.
In reply, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma completely fired up against all the visiting bowlers. They had a powerful 171-run opening partnership in just 12.2 overs. While Head scored 66 off 37 balls with nine fours and three sixes, Shamra continued his powerful batting and only ended his innings after guiding the team to a secure winning position.
SRH chased the target in 18.3 overs after losing two wickets (247/2), while Sharma scored 141 off 55 balls with the help of 14 fours and 10 sixes. Sharma played one of the greatest knocks in IPL history, and SRH recorded the second-highest successful chase in IPL history.
Abhishek Sharma completed his century in 40 balls.
(Fastest IPL century)
It was the sixth fastest century in IPL history.
It was the third fastest IPL century by an Indian.
It was the second-fastest IPL century by an SRH batter.
Abhishek Sharma scored 141 runs.
(Highest score)
It is the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. The previous record was 132 not out by KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020.
It is the highest score by an SRH batter. The previous record was 126 by David Warner against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
It was the third-highest score in IPL history.
Abhishek Sharma slammed 10 sixes.
(Most 6s as SRH batter)
Sharma became the first SRH batter to hit 10 sixes in an innings. The previous record for the team was hitting eight sixes, which were recorded six times.