Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma has carved out a place in IPL history after registering two of the highest individual scores by an Indian in the tournament.
The milestone came following his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on April 21 in IPL 2026. The 25-year-old dominated the innings from start to finish, striking 10 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 198.52. His knock now stands as the fifth-highest individual score in IPL history.
Two Entries Among IPL’s Elite Scores
Abhishek had first broken into this elite bracket during IPL 2025, when he scored his maiden IPL century against Punjab Kings at the same venue. On that occasion, he hammered 141 off 55 balls, including 14 boundaries and 10 sixes, at a strike rate of 256.36.
That innings currently ranks third on the list of highest individual scores in IPL history. With both efforts, Abhishek has become the only Indian player to feature in the top five and the only cricketer overall with two entries on the list.
Highest Individual Scores in IPL History
- Chris Gayle – 175* off 66 balls against Pune Warriors in 2013
- Brendon McCullum – 158* off 73 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2008
- Abhishek Sharma – 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings in 2025
- Quinton de Kock – 140* off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022
- Abhishek Sharma – 135* off 66 balls against Delhi Capitals in 2026
Chris Gayle continues to hold the record for the highest individual score in IPL history with his unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013. Brendon McCullum follows with his iconic 158* for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural 2008 season.
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A Rare Achievement
Abhishek’s latest innings not only reinforced his growing stature in the league but also highlighted his ability to produce match-defining knocks on the biggest stage. Featuring twice in the top five, he has set himself apart in a list dominated by some of the most explosive batters in T20 history.
