Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, 27th Match: The 27th match of IPL 2025 was played on Saturday (April 12) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Where Abhishek Sharma appeared in a fierce rhythm while starting the innings from SRH. He faced 55 balls during the match. Meanwhile, he managed to score 141 not out at a strike rate of 256.36. During this, 14 fours and 10 best sixes came out of his bat. He also achieved a major achievement during the match. He has become the third player in the world to play the biggest innings individually in the history of IPL.
Abhishek left De Villiers and De Kock behind
Abhishek Sharma has left behind South Africa’s current wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock and former captain AB de Villiers in terms of playing the biggest innings in the IPL. D Kock scored an unbeaten 140 against KKR while attending LSG in 2022. At the same time, de Villiers played an unbeaten 133 against MI while playing for RCB in 2015.
Chris Gayle occupies the first place
The name of former West Indies great batsman Chris Gayle comes in the first place. In the cricket world, Gayle, popularly known as ‘Universe Boss’, scored 175 unbeaten against Pune Warriors India while attending RCB in 2013. In second place, former New Zealand captain Brandon McCullum is holding. Who scored an unbeaten 158 against RCB while playing for KKR in 2008.
Players who play the highest innings personally in IPL
Unbeaten 175 runs – Chris Gayle (RCB) – vs Pune Warriors India – 2013
Unbeaten 158 runs – Brandon McCullum (KKR) – Royal Challengers Bangalore – 2008
141 runs – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Punjab Kings – 2025
Unbeaten 140 runs – Quinton de Kock (LSG) – vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 2022
Unbeaten 133 runs – AB de Villiers (RCB) – vs Mumbai Indians – 2015
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