Abhishek Sharma, the dynamic left-hander who starred in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, is gearing up for a landmark IPL season. Starting March 28, the Sunrisers Hyderabad star could become the second player in franchise history to hit 100 sixes, a record currently held solely by David Warner.
Abhishek’s journey with SRH began in 2019, and his trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. Through IPL 2025, his 74 outings have yielded 96 maximums. A quartet of sixes in the upcoming edition will cement his place alongside Warner, who amassed 143 in 95 matches over seven seasons.
Beyond sixes, Abhishek stands 247 runs shy of 2,000 for SRH. His current tally of 1,753—bolstered by a ton and nine half-tons—ranks him fourth all-time. Crossing this barrier would not only mark a personal milestone but also see him surpass Williamson’s 2,101 runs, elevating him to third on the list.
SRH’s batting pantheon is led by Warner’s monumental 4,014 runs, with Dhawan close behind at 2,768. Abhishek’s recent resurgence, highlighted by his World Cup heroics, positions him perfectly for IPL 2026 glory. Analysts predict a blockbuster campaign, potentially rewriting SRH record books and thrilling fans with vintage aggression.