Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening batsman Abhishek Sharma stunned everyone with a record-breaking 141 against Punjab Kings.
This innings was the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in IPL history.
Chasing 246, Hyderabad won by 8 wickets, with Sharma earning Player of the Match.
A Team’s Composure
The team’s atmosphere stayed calm despite struggling, thanks to the captain’s leadership.
Abhishek said that losing four straight matches was tough, but they didn’t discuss it in the team.
He added that he focused on playing naturally and wasn’t thinking much about his shots, just going with the flow.
A Special Partnership
Abhishek and Travis Head had a smooth partnership.
They didn’t need to talk much; it was a natural game for them.
The partnership boosted Abhishek’s confidence, making his innings even more special.
He revealed that being around people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav helped him a lot.
They kept calling him, knowing he could do something big.
Abhishek was sick for four days with a fever but felt grateful for their support.
In the post-match press conference, Abhishek praised his seniors for their encouragement.
“This partnership was key,” he said.
He was happy to break the losing streak and praised the team’s composure during tough times.
Abhishek Sharma said “I was sick for four days, I had a temperature but I feel very grateful to have people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav around me. They were the ones who were continuously calling me because they knew that I can do something like this”. pic.twitter.com/AQXtdN9riC
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