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Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has hailed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma’s breath-taking knock against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, match played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 12. Pursuing the gigantic target of 246 at home, the Orange Army batted ferociously and emerged victorious by eight wickets. Riding on Abhishek’s 141 off just 55, Hyderabad chased down the total in just 18.3 overs. The southpaw’s innings ranks third on the list of IPL batters with highest individual scores. It also marked the left-handed batter’s best knock in his league career.
Appreciating Abhishek’s scintillating innings, his mentor Yuvraj posted a note on X. The 43-year-old also commended the knocks of Travis Head and Shreyas Iyer. “Wah sharma ji ke bete ! 98 pe single phir 99 pe single ! Itni maturity ha am nahi ho rahi ! Great knock @IamAbhiSharma4 well played @TravisHead24 these openers are a treat to watch together ! #SRHvsPBKS @IPL well played @ShreyasIyer15 great to watch as well,” wrote Yuvraj on X.”
Abhishek and Head stitch the highest partnership of IPL 2025
Abhishek, along with his opening partner Travis Head, built a 171-run stand for the opening wicket in just 74 balls. It is the most successful partnership of the season, thus far. The majestic opening stand handed SRH an explosive start in the chase. Head notched up 66 off 37 and played a vital role in making the chase successful for Hyderabad, along with Abhishek.
This was SRH’s second victory in the competition and the Orange Army will next look to get the better of Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 17. The Sunrisers’ emphatic win against Punjab has relegated CSK on the points table as the Yellow Army are at the bottom of the tally with just one win and five defeats.
