IPL 2025, SRH vs PBKS: SRH's record chase, Abhishek Sharma's startling century and more | Mint

Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved the 2nd highest successful chase in the history of the Indian Premier League. Abhishek Sharma struck the highest score (141 out of 55) by an Indian in IPL SRH opener Abhishek Sharma, struck his century of just 40 balls, the third fastest century in an IPL chase. (AFP) IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad (247/2) achieved the 2nd highest successful Chchase in IPL history. SRH chased PBKS’s target of 246 in 18.3 overs. Abhishek Sharma enters History Books Abhishek Sharma’s 141 Off 55 Balls is the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL. It is also the highest individual score while chasing in IPL. Abhishek Sharma hit the 3rd fastest century in a chase in IPL and reached the landmark in just 40 balls. Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball attempt against Mumbai Indians in 2010 remains in an IPL chase. Abhishek’s 10 sixes are the 2nd most in a running chase in IPL. The left hand failed to take a single six in its previous five innings. ‘Powerful’ Punjab Kings Punjab Kings put their 2nd highest total (245/6) in IPL. Punjab Kings beat 89/1 in PowerPlay, their 2nd best PowerPlay score in IPL. Punjab fighters beat 16 sixes in their turn, the second joint them in an IPL turn. The same bunch hit 16 turns against Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings this season. PBKS hit 120 sixes in 14 games last year. Sensational Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer (82 out of 36) reached his fifty off just 22 balls, his fastest in IPL. The captain also increased his six strike capacity. He smoked 20 sixes in 5 overs this season, while lasting only 14 sixes in 14 innings. Forgetful day for Mohammed Shami Srh Pacer Mohammed Shami conceded 75 runs in his 4 overs, the 2nd most expensive figures in IPL. Earlier this season, Jofra Archer conceded 76 runs in his 4 overs, by the way against SRH. Marcus Stoinis knocked out 4 consecutive sixes of Shami in the final of the innings. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First published: 12 Apr 2025, 23:18 IST