Abhishek Sharma unleashed absolute carnage in the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings at Hyderabad.
Opening the innings alongside
Travis Head, the explosive left-hander smashed a breathtaking fifty in just 15 balls, giving SRH a blistering start.
With aggressive strokeplay packed with towering sixes and crisp boundaries, Abhishek reached the landmark at a strike rate that left CSK bowlers shell-shocked.
At the end of five overs, SRH raced to 63/0, with Abhishek unbeaten on 50 off 15 deliveries while Head contributed a steady 11 off 15. Sharma has hit 5 fours and 4 sixes so far in his knock, thus showcasing his excellent hitting ability.
Abhishek Sharma creates SRH Record
The fifty from Abhishek in just 15 balls means the southpaw has scored the fastest half-century for SRH. This whirlwind knock has highlighted Abhishek's fearless power-hitting and cemented his reputation as one of the most destructive openers in T20 cricket. The explosive beginning put SRH in a commanding position early, setting the stage for a high-scoring thriller against a quality CSK attack. Fans were left stunned by the sheer dominance.
Fastest IPL 50s
| Player | Balls | Team | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 11 May 2023 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | Kings XI Punjab | Delhi Capitals | Mohali | 08 April 2018 |
| Pat Cummins | 14 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai Indians | Pune | 06 April 2022 |
| Romario Shepherd | 14 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 03 May 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 15 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 24 May 2014 |
| Sunil Narine | 15 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | 07 May 2017 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 18 April 2026 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 15 | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 10 April 2023 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 15 | Delhi Capitals | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi | 20 April 2024 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 15 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 27 April 2024 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 15 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 30 March 2026 |
CSK back in the Match
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Toss and elected to bowl first. Despite Abhishek Sharma giving the home team a scintillating start, CSK have come back strongly in the last two deliveries of the powerplay. Mukesh Choudhary has brought them back with wickets of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan in consecutive deliveries.
