Abhishek Sharma: ‘This is for an Orange Army’: Abhishek Sharma celebrates the first IPL in style
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad Opener Abhishek Sharma burnt Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium On Saturday, a banged girl with IPL century, scored 100 runs against just 40 balls Punjab kings In his Indian Premier League 2025 match.
The 24 -year -old left -arm explosive knock is now the third fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, only behind Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) and Priyanus Arya (39 balls). The overall record-holder is Chris Gayle (30 balls).
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Abhishek’s ton was made even more special as he celebrated it. After reaching the milestone, he pulled a folded note from his pocket, which wrote, “This is for one Orange army“Sunrisers Hyderabad’s fans dedicating the landmark innings. The gesture immediately went viral and attracted cheers loudly from the house crowd.
The fastest hundred in IPL (faced balls)
30 – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs. PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
37 – Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs MI, Mumbai BS, 2010
38 – David Miller (KXIP) vs RCB, Mohali, 2013
39 – Travis Head (SRH) VS RCB, Bengaluru, 2024
39 – Priyash Arya (PBKS) vs. CSK, Moulapur, 2025
40 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs. PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025*
Punjab Kings, chasing a record 246 against Abhishek, which was placed in front of Rs 14 crore IPL 2025 The mega auction, Australian batsman Travis Head (66), is placed on a magnificent 171-run opening partnership, now the second largest opening stand in the history of SRH.
His innings was packed with a clean killing, powerful stroke and a sense of purpose as he led the charge in a clash of one-win for Hyderabad. This was a statement knocking, not only for the scoreboard – but also for fans.
