Abhishek Sharma, the explosive opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), made headlines in Match 69 of the present Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) by smashing 41 sixes this season. In the 2016 season, he broke Indian star Virat Kohli’s record of 38 sixes in a single season.
Despite losing his opening partner, Travis Head, on the first ball of their innings, the Punjab-born cricketer guided his team to a commanding position with an impressive show of aggressive batting.
Taking the ball, he hit five fours and six sixes in a scorching 66 off just 28 balls, completing his half-century in just 21 balls. He was named Man of the Match versus PBKS for his spectacular knock.Atharva Taide (46 runs, 27 balls), Prabhsimran Singh (71 runs, 45 balls), and Rilee Rossouw (49 balls, 24 balls) were the Kings’ main contributors as they amassed 214/5 in their 20 overs. Jitesh Sharma, the new PBKS captain, put up an incredible cameo of 32 off 15 balls.
Abhishek exceeded his previous highest season total of 426 runs from the 2022 edition during this spectacular inning.
He has amassed 467 runs from 13 innings thus far in the IPL 2024, averaging 38.91 with a remarkable strike rate of 209.41. Along with 41 sixes, 35 fours, and three half-centuries, his performance highlights his pivotal role in the SRH batting lineup.
