Fastest IPL 100s: Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite Indian List | After a quiet start to IPL 2025, Abhishek Sharma announced his arrival in spectacular fashion, smashing the third-fastest century by an Indian in the history of the tournament. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener reached the milestone in just 40 balls, joining an elite list of power-hitters. Only Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) and Priyansh Arya (39 balls) have reached three figures quicker among Indian batters.
Abhishek had struggled in the first five matches of the season, failing to make a significant impact. But against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad, he turned the tables in breathtaking fashion. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring 11 fours and six sixes before he reached his century. The left-hander brought up the landmark with a single off Yuzvendra Chahal on the final ball of the 13th over, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Sharma set the tone early, smashing four boundaries in the second over against Marco Jansen. There was a moment of luck when he was caught in the deep in his 30s, only for the dismissal to be overturned due to a no-ball. From that point, there was no stopping him. He took full advantage of the reprieve, dismantling the PBKS bowling attack with fearless strokeplay.
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Punjab Kings had posted a daunting 245 runs, but Abhishek, along with Travis Head, made the chase look effortless. The duo’s explosive partnership revived memories of their dominant performances from previous seasons. While Head played a crucial supporting role, Sharma stole the show, not content with just a century. He went on to register the highest individual score of IPL 2025—141 runs—before eventually departing.
Fastest IPL Centuries by Indians
- 37 balls – Yusuf Pathan (RR vs MI, 2010)
- 39 balls – Priyansh Arya (PBKS vs CSK, 2025)
- 40 balls – Abhishek Sharma (SRH vs PBKS, 2025)
Abhishek’s knock was more than just personal redemption—it was a statement that SRH’s feared opening pair is back at its destructive best. With the playoffs race heating up, this innings could be the spark that reignites Hyderabad’s campaign.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, fans will be eager to see if Abhishek Sharma can maintain this blistering form and cement his place among the tournament’s most explosive batters. One thing is certain—when he’s in full flow, there are few sights more thrilling in T20 cricket.
