Hyderabad: In a historic performance during the IPL 2026 SRH vs DC match, Abhishek Sharma scored his ninth T20 century, equalling the record of Virat Kohli. The milestone came in the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on April 21, 2026, marking a record-breaking night at Hyderabad.
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The explosive innings played a key role in showcasing Abhishek’s growing dominance in T20 cricket.
Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite List with Ninth T20 Hundred
With this century:
- Abhishek Sharma now has 9 T20 centuries, equal to Virat Kohli
- Among international players, only:
- Chris Gayle (22)
- Babar Azam (12)
- David Warner (10)
have more centuries
- He joins players like:
- Quinton de Kock
- Rilee Rossouw
- Sahibzada Farhan
who also have nine centuries
SRH Star Crosses 2000 Runs for Franchise
During his innings, Abhishek achieved another milestone:
- Crossed 2,000 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Became the fourth player overall and second Indian to reach this mark
He joins an elite SRH list:
- David Warner – 4,014 runs
- Shikhar Dhawan – 2,518 runs
- Kane Williamson – 2,101 runs
Power-Hitting Record for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma further strengthened his reputation as a powerful hitter:
- One of only two SRH players with 100+ sixes
- The other player is David Warner
Match Context: SRH vs DC Pitch and Strategy
At the toss, SRH captain Ishan Kishan said:
- The pitch looked different from previous matches
- Expected to slow down later
- Emphasised the importance of spin bowling and execution
However, Abhishek Sharma’s innings showed that the pitch posed no major challenge for his aggressive batting.
Abhishek Sharma’s Century Highlights IPL 2026 Clash
The Abhishek Sharma century in IPL 2026 not only helped Sunrisers Hyderabad dominate the match but also placed him alongside Virat Kohli in T20 history with nine centuries. With consistent performances and record-breaking milestones, Abhishek continues to rise as one of India’s top T20 batters.
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