"This is for the Orange Army," said the paper that Abhishek Sharma took out after he smashed his century against Punjab Kings in Hyderabad on April 12. Soon after he reached his mark, Yuzvendra Chahal came and nudged him lovingly, while Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab captain came and asked for the paper from Abhishek. Watch the video here: Shreyas Iyer's curiosity to see what was written on Abhishek's note 🤣😂#SRHvPBKSpic.twitter.com/me6CQnivzm — Harry (@Just_Harryy_) April 12, 2025 SunRisers Hyderabad's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name in IPL history by registering the highest individual score by an Indian in the tournament. In a thrilling chase of 246 against Punjab Kings at home on Saturday during the IPL 2025 season, Abhishek smashed an astonishing 141 runs off just 55 deliveries. His innings was studded with 10 towering sixes and 14 crisp boundaries, playing a pivotal role in guiding SRH to the second- highest successful chase in IPL history. Despite his heroics, he remains third on the all-time highest individual scores list in the league, trailing only Chris Gayle (175*) and Brendon McCullum (158*). Read also: 'He is destroying his own legacy': Ex-CSK player on Dhoni's batting at No.9 Highest Individual Scores in IPL history - Player's name Team Runs Opponent Chris Gayle RCB 175* PWI Brendon McCullum KKR 158* RCB Abhishek Sharma SRH 141 PBKS Quinton de Kock LSG 140 KKR AB de Villiers RCB 133* MI KL Rahul PBKS 132* RCB Abhishek Blitz Downs Punjab Kings Abhishek Sharma produced a jaw-dropping innings as SunRisers Hyderabad chased down 246 to beat Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a record-setting IPL 2025 thriller. The left-handed opener smashed 141 off 55 balls — the highest-ever IPL score by an Indian — laced with 14 fours and 10 sixes. He formed a formidable 171-run opening partnership with Travis Head, who scored a rapid 66. The duo tore apart Punjab’s bowling from the outset, racing to 150 inside just 10 overs after surviving early chances, setting the tone for the monumental chase. Earlier, Punjab Kings posted a massive 245/6, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s fiery 82 off 36 and key cameos from Priyansh Arya (36), Prabhsimran Singh (42) and Marcus Stoinis (34). Harshal Patel’s 4/42 helped SRH keep the target from getting even steeper. Hyderabad eventually reached 247/2 in 18.3 overs, registering the second-highest successful chase in IPL history and reaffirming their reputation as a dominant chasing side.