Abhishek Sharma smashes fastest fifty by Sunrisers Hyderabad batter in IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings

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Abhishek Sharma's fiery knock lit up the Hyderabad night as he tore into the CSK bowling attack right from the powerplay.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates after reaching his half centurySunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century(REUTERS)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The explosive left-hander smashed the fastest fifty in SRH’s IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls.

Record-breaking innings set a new benchmark for SRH

This 15-ball fifty is now the fastest-ever by any Sunrisers Hyderabad batter in the Indian Premier League. It comfortably surpasses Abhishek’s own previous best and the efforts of teammate Travis Head.

The updated list of the fastest fifties for SRH in IPL history (by balls faced):

15 balls: Abhishek Sharma vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2026

16 balls: Abhishek Sharma vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024

16 balls: Travis Head vs DC, Delhi, 2024

16 balls: Travis Head vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024

Abhishek now owns the top two spots on this elite list, highlighting his status as one of the most destructive openers in the tournament.

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