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IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, hits 300 sixes to enter elite club
TL;DR
Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 13 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, hitting four sixes. He became the sixth player globally to reach 300 T20 sixes, joining an elite club in cricket history.
Key points
- Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 13 balls
- He hit four sixes in his innings
- He became the sixth player to reach 300 T20 sixes
- The match was against Punjab Kings
- The game took place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Abhishek SharmaSunrisers HyderabadPunjab KingsIPL 2026
Abhishek Sharma made an immediate impact at the top for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, producing a quickfire cameo that set the tone for a high-scoring outing.
The left-hander scored 35 off just 13 balls, striking two fours and four sixes during his brief stay. He got going straight away, launching Arshdeep Singh for a maximum off the second ball of the innings. He followed it up by taking on Marco Jansen in the next over, clearing the ropes twice more, before adding another six off Lockie Ferguson. His aggressive approach, however, came to an end when he attempted another aerial stroke and was caught by Shreyas Iyer.
Despite the short stay, Abhishek reached a significant milestone, becoming only the sixth batter in the world to complete 300 T20 sixes in India. The benchmark in this category continues to be set by Rohit Sharma, who leads the list by a clear margin.
Most T20 sixes in India:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 320 | 8647 | 388 |
| Chris Gayle | 136 | 4841 | 357 |
| Virat Kohli | 293 | 10,083 | 348 |
| Sanju Samson | 275 | 7363 |
Q&A
Who is Abhishek Sharma and what milestone did he achieve in IPL 2026?
Abhishek Sharma is a cricketer for Sunrisers Hyderabad who achieved the milestone of hitting 300 T20 sixes during IPL 2026.
How many sixes did Abhishek Sharma hit in his innings against Punjab Kings?
Abhishek Sharma hit four sixes during his innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.
Who holds the record for the most T20 sixes in India?
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most T20 sixes in India.