Abhishek's Record-Breaking 141 Powers SRH to Second-Highest Successful IPL Chase

Abhishek Sharma's 54-ball 141, the highest-ever by an Indian batter in IPL history, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a thrilling 8-wicket victory over Punjab Kings. The home team chased down the target of 245 with 8 wickets and 9 balls to spare, outlasting their opponents in a high-scoring encounter.

Sharma's innings was a masterclass in hitting, with 24 boundaries and 12 sixes. He was well-supported by Travis Head, who scored 66 off 31 balls. The duo's 171-run stand was the highest partnership of the season, and it proved to be the difference between the two teams.

Punjab Kings, who opted to bat first, were boosted by a 34-boundary innings. Shreyas Iyer's 82 off 36 balls was the highlight of their innings, while Prabhsimran Singh's 42 off 23 balls was another notable contribution. However, their efforts were ultimately undone by Abhishek's incredible batting display.

SRH's bowlers, led by Harshal Patel's 4-42, did an excellent job of restricting Punjab Kings to a manageable total. The visitors then chased down the target with ease, thanks to Abhishek's record-breaking innings.

Brief Scores:

Punjab Kings 245/6 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 82, Prabhsimran Singh 42; Harshal Patel 4-42)
Sunrisers Hyderabad 247/2 in 18.3 overs (Abhishek Sharma 141, Travis Head 66)