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Abhishek Sharma Sets IPL Record with Fourth Sub-20-Ball Fifty

The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener becomes the first Indian to achieve this feat, driving SRH's playoff push with match-winning performances.

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Abhishek Sharma SRH IPL 2025 LSG 2
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Overview

  • Abhishek Sharma smashed a 59-run knock off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, securing a six-wicket victory and eliminating LSG from playoff contention.
  • He completed his half-century in just 18 balls, marking his fourth IPL fifty in under 20 balls, a record for an Indian player and second overall after Nicholas Pooran.
  • Sharma also became the first player in IPL history to record four sub-20-ball fifties for the same franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad.
  • Earlier in the season, he scored a blistering 141 off 55 balls in a successful 247-run chase against Punjab Kings, sharing a 171-run opening partnership with Travis Head.
  • Across IPL 2025, Sharma has accumulated 373 runs in 11 innings at a striking rate of 192.26, including one century and two fifties, solidifying his impact on SRH's playoff trajectory.