Abhishek Sharma joins elite cohort of 300 T20 sixes in India as Sunrisers Hyderabad post commanding total
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a decisive position against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, with Rohit Sharma remaining the global leader in the six-hitting category.
Abhishek Sharma has become the sixth batter globally to hit 300 T20 sixes in India, achieving the milestone during Sunrisers Hyderabad's match against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 tournament. The left-handed batter reached the mark while scoring 35 runs off just 13 balls, including four sixes, to set the tone for a high-scoring session at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
His aggressive approach saw him launch Arshdeep Singh for a maximum off the second ball of the innings before clearing the ropes twice more off Marco Jansen and Lockie Ferguson. However, his brief cameo concluded when he attempted an aerial stroke and was dismissed by a catch taken by Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings. Despite the short stay, Sharma's contribution was pivotal in establishing the platform for his team.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable total of 235/4, aided significantly by Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan who capitalised on multiple fielding lapses by the opposition. Klaasen, who was dropped early on nine, went on to score 69 off 43 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes to drive the innings forward. Kishan also benefited from dropped chances and a missed stumping to compile a brisk 55 off 32 balls, including two boundaries and four sixes.
The match context revealed that Punjab Kings posted a total of 163/9, with Suryansh Shedge emerging as the top scorer with 57 runs off 29 balls. While Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field in a separate fixture mentioned in the broader tournament coverage, the primary focus remained on the clash between Hyderabad and Punjab where the chasing team successfully chased down the target.
For Punjab, Yuzvendra Chahal was the standout bowler with figures of 1/32, yet his efforts were overshadowed by poor support in the field. Multiple dropped chances and a missed stumping, all occurring off his bowling, left him visibly frustrated as Sunrisers capitalised to post a commanding total. The incident highlighted the critical nature of fielding standards in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma continues to lead the global list for the most T20 sixes in India, setting the benchmark that Sharma has now joined. The achievement underscores the evolving nature of power-hitting in the format, with Sharma's performance serving as a significant talking point for the ongoing season.
