Watch: Abhishek Sharma’s Paper Note celebration steals the show after flapping up on SRH VS PBKS IPL 2025 Clash.
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a scene that is etched in the history of the IPL on Saturday. Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) An explosive opener, Abhishek SharmaDelivering breathtaking 141 balls from 55 balls, driving his team to a record-breaking eight-wicket victory. Punjab Kings (PBK) With 246 large tracking. His innings were a masterclass of power hits, but it was a celebration of his unique century, ousting paper notes from his pockets, capturing the fan’s imagination and sparking extensive plot.
Age Knock: Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking 100
Abhishek put pressure on the SRH vs. PBKS collision. After a string of low scores at IPL 2025, with just 51 runs in the first five innings, the 24-year-old was desperate to prove his worth. It was held by SRH at 14 crores prior to the mega auction, which was high for the left-hander who showed a flash of glow the previous season. He didn’t just silence critics against PBK. He wiped them out.
Abhishek’s 141, which included 14 Fours and 10 Sixes, was hit at a fierce speed of 256.36. His maiden’s IPL century, away from just 40 balls, has become the sixth fastest in IPL history and the second fastest for SRH. Travis Head39 Boultons in 2024. In a partnership with Head (37 off 66), Abhishek fakes the opening stand for 171 runs, laying the foundation for an impressive 245/6 successful pursuit of PBKS in SRH.
Although he had a ball-free reprieve early in the 28-year-old innings, Abhishek paid PBKS and broke left and right records. His 141 has surpassed David Warner126 as the highest individual score for SRH KL was satisfiedBest by Indians in IPL history. It also marks the highest score for IPL Chase and Eclipsing Marcus Stonis124* from 2024.
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Paper Congratulations: A Heartfelt Message
As Abhishek reached his century, the Uppal crowd erupted. He lifted his bat and removed his helmet, and he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small paper note so that everyone could see. Please read the notes, “This is for the Orange Army.”– A heartfelt homage to SRH’s passionate fanbase. The gesture caused a frenzy on social media, leaving commentators and teammates.
Here’s the video:
𝘼-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙮💯
A stunning maiden #takelop A century from Abhishek Sharma will be maintained #srh With this chase 💪
Update ▶ https://t.co/rte7rlxdrq#takelop | #srhvpbks | @sunrisers pic.twitter.com/angdm1n86w
– IndianPremier League (@ipl) April 12, 2025
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