• Abhishek Sharma smashed his maiden century in the SRH vs PBKS match at IPL 2025.

  • Abhishek scored 141 off just 55 deliveries.

Fans go wild as Abhishek Sharma lights up Uppal stadium with maiden century in SRH vs PBKS clash at IPL 2025
Abhishek Sharma hits a tremendous ton in IPL 2025 (Image Source: X)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dynamic opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into IPL history with a scintillating maiden century during the clash against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 season. The left-handed all-rounder, known for his aggressive batting, finally delivered the big knock fans had been waiting for, showcasing his immense potential and silencing doubters after a shaky start to the campaign.

Abhishek Sharma hits maiden ton in style

On a balmy evening at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Abhishek walked out to open alongside Travis Head, facing a formidable bowling attack. After a string of low scores earlier in IPL 2025—24, 6, 1, and 2—pressure was mounting on the 24-year-old to justify his INR 14 crore price tag. But Abhishek turned the tables with a breathtaking display of power-hitting.

Reaching his hundred in style, Abhishek’s innings was a blend of audacious strokeplay and calculated aggression. His ability to find gaps and clear the ropes, a hallmark of his 2024 season where he scored 484 runs at a strike rate of 204.21, was on full display. This ton not only lifted SRH’s total but also sent a strong message about his readiness to dominate.

Overcoming early struggles

Abhishek’s journey to this milestone wasn’t smooth. IPL 2025 had been tough for the Punjab-born batter, with single-digit scores in three consecutive games before this match. Critics, including a former Indian opener, had begun questioning his form, especially after his T20I heroics against England earlier in the year. SRH owner Kavya Maran’s frustration was palpable during a loss to Gujarat Titans, where Abhishek managed only 18.

Yet, this century was a testament to his resilience. Mentored by Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek has often spoken about adopting a fearless approach, inspired by players like Rohit Sharma. His ability to bounce back underlines the mental toughness that SRH’s management, including captain Pat Cummins, has backed since his trade from Delhi Capitals in 2019.

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