
Netizens were all praise for Abhishek Sharma as the SunRisers Hyderabad batter completed his second IPL century. Sharma achieved the feat during the IPL 2026’s 31st clash against Delhi Capitals. Both sides locked horns at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, April 21. The game saw guest skipper Axar Patel win the toss and invite the hosts to put the score on the board first.
The Orange Army, who headed into the game on the back of a win over the Chennai Super Kings, went all guns blazing against the DC bowlers. Travis Head came up with 37 runs off 26 balls, while his fellow opener, Abhishek Sharma came up with his second IPL century. The Indian batter reached the milestone with a mammoth six against Nitish Rana, to mark his 350 sixes in T20 cricket in 47 deliveries In addition to it, the Indian batter recorded the second-most T20 centuries by Indian cricketers, joining the likes of Virat Kohli.
4️⃣7️⃣ BALLS.⚡ 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RUNS 💯 UNREAL STRIKING 💥 2️⃣nd #TATAIPL century for the magnificent Abhishek Sharma 🫡 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/VgUjXDlrDh#KhelBindaas | #SRHvDC | @SunRisers | @OfficialAbhi04 pic.twitter.com/H3q8gwtkYA
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2026
X lauds Abhishek Sharma’s fiery knock, second IPL century
As Abhishek Sharma recorded his second IPL century, netizens heaped praise on the Indian batter, flooding X with memes and messages. Here’s how they reacted-
HUNDRED BY ABHISHEK SHARMA. 😍🔥 - What a knock by Abhi, he’s back well and truly. An absolute gun player, in front of his parents he’s delivered. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/h4aqOOPCtq
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 21, 2026
The worst thing about twitter is People here think statpadder Shubman Gill is better than monster abhishek Sharma in T20 cricket 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VVntFvap6x
— Head (@JayRao577356) April 2, 2026
Yuvraj Singh on the way to congratulate Abhishek Sharma .#SRHvsDCpic.twitter.com/y2iDkDLVmZ
— Chai_Sutta (@Chai_SuttaGuy) April 21, 2026
😍🔥 ABHISHEK SHARMA LIGHTS IT UP WITH A TON! 🏏 - Brings up the hundred with back-to-back sixes 💥💥 Special moment in front of his parents ❤️ Pure class from a top talent ⚡#AbhishekSharma #SRH #IPL2026 #Cricket 🔥🏏 pic.twitter.com/nU8JU2gKe9
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) April 21, 2026
As of writing, the Hyderabad-based franchise were 220/2 with Abhishek Sharma batting at 130 in 66 balls and Heinrich Klassen at 21 off 8 balls.



