Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek becomes the player with the most 'Player of the Match' awards for SRH, surpassing this legend.

Whenever opening batsman Abhishek Sharma’s bat fires, it spells trouble for the bowlers and necessitates an update to the record books. Playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Hyderabad on Tuesday during the 2026 IPL season, this SRH opener smashed an explosive century and became the player with the most ‘Player of the Match’ awards for the team.

Abhishek Plays an Explosive Innings

Abhishek Sharma opened the innings for SRH. The left-handed batsman played an unbeaten knock of 135 runs off 68 balls, studded with 10 fours and 10 sixes. Thanks to this innings, SRH posted a massive total of 242 runs for the loss of just two wickets. The SRH bowlers then restricted the Delhi Capitals to 195 runs, securing a 47-run victory in the match.

Abhishek Wins POTM Award for the Seventh Time

Following SRH’s victory, Abhishek Sharma was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ title. In his 81st match playing for the team, he claimed the ‘Player of the Match’ honor for the seventh time. Abhishek has now become the Indian player with the most ‘Player of the Match’ awards for SRH. He surpassed the team’s former fast bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Bhuvneshwar Won the Award Six Times

Bhuvneshwar Kumar—who joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2025 IPL season—was a part of SRH from 2014 to 2024 and ranks among the players with the most matches played for the team. Bhuvneshwar played 145 matches for SRH, winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award six times during that period.

Abhishek’s Second Century for SRH

This marked Abhishek’s second century while playing for SRH. He has now become the third batsman—after David Warner and Heinrich Klaasen—to score two centuries for the team. In IPL 2025, Abhishek played a magnificent innings of 141 runs off just 55 balls against the Punjab Kings, featuring 10 sixes and 14 fours.

Surpassing Gayle and Finch

In T20 cricket, Abhishek Sharma has set a remarkable record that has left even legendary batsmen in his wake. He has achieved the feat of scoring over 130 runs in a single T20 innings on four occasions—a milestone no other player has reached more frequently. In this regard, he has surpassed even the greatest players in T20 history, Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch, both of whom have scored 130-plus runs in an innings three times each. Furthermore, Abhishek has also completed 350 sixes in T20 cricket.