[CRK] Abhishek Sharma’s 135* Powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to 47-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals

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Abhishek Sharma’s 135* Powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to 47-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals

Abhishek Sharma played within himself to bat through a full 20-over IPL innings for the first time and still ended up with 135 not out off 68. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) consequent 242 for 2, with supporting vigour provided by Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, was more than enough against one of the hitting lightweights of this year’s IPL, Delhi Capitals (DC).

A Ninth T20 Hundred for Abhishek

This was Abhishek’s ninth T20 hundred, taking him level with Virat Kohli for most centuries by an Indian. Only three men have more T20 hundreds than him. He equalled his own record for most sixes in an innings for an SRH batter, ten, and made this his second entry in the top-five IPL scores.

A Tough Ask for Delhi Capitals

It was always going to be a tough ask for DC against a strong bowling line-up at home. Nitish Rana, playing more as an offspinner for the three left-hand batters at the top, kept SRH at bay with a fifty, but the asking rate kept soaring. Three wickets in the tenth and 11th overs to Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain ended the contest, leaving DC 137 to get off 58 balls. And as offspinner, Rana went for 55 in his four.

The win took SRH level on No. 2 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, but the others have a game in hand. With this impressive victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad has cemented its position in the league, and Abhishek Sharma has solidified his reputation as a talented and formidable batsman.

• Abhishek Sharma’s 135* is his ninth T20 hundred.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 242 for 2, with Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen providing the momentum.
• Delhi Capitals fell short by 47 runs, with Nitish Rana’s fifty being the highlight of their innings.