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In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, fast bowler Yash Thakur made a blunder against SRH opener batter Abhishek Sharma. Chasing a mammoth target of 246 runs, SRH got a flying start as Abhishek and Travis Head were all over PBKS bowlers. During the third over of the innings, Abhishek smashed a four and a six on the first three balls against Thakur.
Yash Thakur then bowled a length ball which Abhishek Sharma attempted to send into the stands again but couldn’t time it well as Shashank Singh did not make a mistake in grabbing the ball at deep backward point. However, as the PBKS players were celebrating a big wicket, their fun was spoiled as it was declared as a no-ball. On the very next delivery, Abhishek took full advantage of the free-hit and replied with a helicopter shot and went straight into the stands.
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Abhishek Sharma smashes maiden IPL ton as SRH on their way to chase 246 runs
After getting a lifeline on the no-ball, Abhishek Sharma fully capitalized on the opportunity and went on to give SRH a fiery start along with Travis Head as the SRH openers added 171 runs for the first wicket in 12.2 overs. Head got out after scoring 66 runs off 37 balls hitting nine fours and three sixes.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma went on to smash his maiden IPL hundred in just 40 balls. The left-hander also comepleted his half-century in just 19 balls. Currently, Abhishek is still batting at the crease along with Heinrich Klaasen as SRH are getting near the mammoth target of 246 runs.
