Abhishek Sharma’s Scintillating 141 Against PBKS Powers SRH To Record-Breaking IPL Run Chase

Abhishek Sharma delivered one of the most electrifying innings in Indian Premier League history, blasting 141 off just 55 balls to help Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chase down a daunting target of 246 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 edition of the IPL.

Abhishek was in scintillating form, hammering 14 fours and 10 sixes, as SRH reached the target with a remarkable nine balls to spare.

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In doing so, he broke several records, including the highest individual score ever recorded during a run chase in IPL history.

Abhishek's 141 surpassed Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten 124 as the top score in a successful chase. Overall, his innings now ranks as the third-highest individual score in IPL history-behind only Chris Gayle's iconic 175 in 2013 and Brendon McCullum's 158 in the inaugural IPL match back in 2008.

Stoinis had struck his 124* in IPL 2024 while playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Even on Saturday, Stoinis displayed his batting prowess, smashing 34 runs off just 11 deliveries, including four consecutive sixes off Mohammed Shami in the final over of the PBKS innings.

However, despite the fireworks from Stoinis and others, it was Abhishek's breathtaking knock that stole the show.

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Abhishek Sharma's explosive 171-run partnership with Travis Head made light work of PBKS's formidable total of 246, as Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to an eight-wicket victory with nine deliveries remaining in Saturday's clash.

Abhishek thrilled the crowd at Uppal Stadium with shots to all parts of the ground, drawing thunderous applause throughout his stay at the crease.

This much-needed comeback win snapped a four-match losing streak for SRH, with the 'Travishek' opening duo-Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma-back to their best, wreaking havoc at the top.

The match also marked the second-highest successful run chase in IPL history. The record remains with PBKS, who chased down 262 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season.

Following this win, SRH climbed to eighth place on the table with two victories and four defeats, while PBKS currently sit sixth, having won three and lost two.

The 171-run opening stand was eventually broken when Yuzvendra Chahal's delivery was caught by Glenn Maxwell, dismissing Travis Head for 66 off 37 balls, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes.

Abhishek brought up his maiden IPL century in just 40 deliveries, with 11 fours and six sixes. Unrelenting after the milestone, he went on to dominate Chahal in the 15th over, taking 19 runs from it. SRH crossed the 200-run mark by the 14.5 over mark, firmly on course to a historic chase.