Srh beat pbks: With Abhishek Sharma’s record century, Sunrisers Hyderabad made history by achieving the target of 246 runs by Punjab Kings in the 19th over. This is the second biggest successful run chase in IPL history. Abhishek played a brilliant innings of 141 runs in 55 balls. He shared a 171 -run partnership for the first wicket with Travis Head.

Chasing a huge target of 246 runs, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head made a quick start. Abhishek had completed his half -century in 19 balls, the head completed his half century in 32 balls. It was too late when Punjab Kings got the first wicket. Head was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal on the second ball of the 13th over. He scored 66 runs in 37 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 9 fours.

Abhishek Sharma’s historic innings

Abhishek Sharma’s bat did not stop even after the head was dismissed. He completed his century in 40 balls. Even after this, he kept raining on the Punjab Kings bowlers. He was dismissed in the 17th over when Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 222 runs, he reached the threshold of victory for the team. Abhishek scored 141 runs in 55 balls, in which he hit 10 sixes and 14 fours. This is Abhishek’s first century in IPL history.