Abhishek Sharma century in IPL 2025 (Source: AP Photos)
Abhishek Sharma’s bat was silent in the initial five matches of IPL 2025. However, he has now roared back in form with great disdain, and has smashed 2nd fastest century ever by an Indian in the history of the Indian Premier League. He took just 40 balls and is now only behind Yusuf Pathan and Priyansh Arya who have centuries in 37 and 39 balls repectively.
Abhishek Sharma Creates History In Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma hit 11 fours and six sixes till he got to a century and reached the landmark on the final ball of the 13th over with a single against Yuzvendra Chahal. He The southpaw started off his knock with a bang, hitting four boundaries against Marco Jansen in the second over of the innings.
Fastest 100s By An Indian In IPL
- 37 balls – Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs MI, Mumbai, 2010
- 39 balls -Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs CSK, Mullanpur, 2025
- 40 balls – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025
He was caught in the deep, as well in his 30s, but it turned out to be a no-ball and Abhishek Sharma never looked back since then. He kept hitting his shots all over the ground and his clean hitting made the mockery of a massive score of 245 posted by Punjab Kings.
Abhishek Sharma did not stop after his century though and kept going for it, ending with the highest individual score of 141 in IPL 2025. Along with Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head also batted well and the famed opening duo is finally back at its best for SRH in IPL 2025.
