Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Abhishek Sharma’s exceptional century, scored a formidable 242/2 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Abhishek Sharma’s innings was marked by both speed and composure, reaching his fifty in 25 balls and his ninth T20 hundred in just 47 deliveries. He showcased dominance by becoming the highest run-scorer of the season by the 15-over mark.
Delhi Capitals initially tried to control the game by introducing Nitish Rana’s offspin in the Power-play to target SRH’s left-hand heavy top order. However, this strategy backfired as SRH gained momentum quickly. Abhishek Sharma, in partnership with Travis Head, propelled SRH to a strong position, with the team reaching 67 without loss by the end of the powerplay.
Travis Head contributed a quick 37 off 26 balls before getting dismissed at 97 for 1 in 8.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan then took charge in the middle overs, attacking aggressively and scoring boundaries freely. Despite conditions favoring reverse swing, DC’s seamers failed to make an impact, allowing SRH to comfortably reach 242/2 in 20 overs.
