Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad made headlines as he became the third fastest Indian to score a century in the Indian Premier League. The 24-year-old achieved this feat in just 40 deliveries during the match against Punjab Kings. The fastest Indian to score a century in the IPL is Yusuf Pathan, who did it in 37 balls back in 2010 against Mumbai Indians.
Abhishek Sharma and his opening partner Travis Head put on a spectacular display of batting, reaching the 100-run mark in just the eighth over. Their aggressive approach put the Punjab Kings bowlers under immense pressure.
Despite Abhishek’s heroics, Punjab Kings managed to post a massive total of 245/6 at the end of their innings, thanks to skipper Shreyas Iyer’s blistering 36-ball 82.
The list of fastest centuries in IPL history includes players like Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, David Miller, Travis Head, and Priyansh Arya. Abhishek Sharma now joins this elite list with his impressive 40-ball century against Punjab Kings in 2025.
Overall, Abhishek Sharma’s innings was a display of power-hitting and skill, cementing his place as one of the rising stars in Indian cricket. His performance will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the IPL season.
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