Abhishek Sharma 135: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle in the record list by scoring 135 runs against the Delhi Capitals.

Abhishek Sharma, Chris Gayle

Sharma 's explosive innings was seen in the 31st match of IPL 2026 , scoring his second IPL century. In this match against Delhi Capitals, Abhishek scored an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls. Abhishek surpassed West Indies' Chris Gayle, known as the "Universe Boss," in a record-setting list.

Abhishek Sharma smashed 10 sixes and as many fours in his 135-run innings. He thrashed every Delhi Capitals bowler. Six DC bowlers bowled, all conceding runs at an economy rate of over 10. Kuldeep conceded 30 runs in two overs, Mukesh Kumar conceded 53 runs in four overs, and Nitish Rana conceded 55 runs in four overs.

Abhishek left Gayle behind

Abhishek Sharma has become the batsman with the most number of innings of 130 runs in T20Is. This is his fourth time doing so. Previously, he scored 141 runs against Punjab Kings in 2025, which is his highest IPL score. He surpassed Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch, who have done so three times each.

4 times more than 130 runs

1. Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant innings of 135 runs against England on February 2, 2025, hitting 13 sixes and 7 fours in international cricket. This is the highest score by an Indian in T20 Internationals.

2. He then scored 141 runs against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, his highest-scoring innings in IPL history. He hit 14 fours and 10 sixes in this 55-ball innings.

3. Playing for Punjab, Abhishek Sharma smashed 148 runs against Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He hit 16 sixes in this innings, which came off 52 balls.

4. Last Tuesday, Abhishek Sharma scored 135 runs against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. This was the fourth time he has scored more than 130 runs in T20Is. He became the first batsman to do so.