From Suryakumar Yadav to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year. This list also includes Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year

From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. The list also contains players like KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20Is

From Abhishek Sharma to Elton Chigumbura, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in India vs Zimbabwe T20s. This list also includes Brian Bennett, Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in India vs Zimbabwe T20s, check who tops the list

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against Zimbabwe

From Sikandar Raza to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. This list also includes Chamu Chibhabha, Shubman Gill and Brian Bennett

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is

Amid Team India’s ongoing horror UK tour, their star batters Ishan Kishan (1st rank) and Abhishek Sharma (2nd rank) have topped the batting charts in the latest T20I rankings. The two left-handers have featured in all games since the start of the tour, but have failed to guide the team home in any. In five contested matches thus far, one of which was abandoned due to rain, India has lost four games, two to Ireland and as many to England, conceding the series on both occasions. Despite all, the Indian batters continue to dominate the rankings for T20I batters.&nbsp;Abhishek has been the top scorer across both camps, smashing 112 in three innings, including two fifties. He also scored a fifty against Ireland in the series opener in Belfast. Kishan, on the other hand, has been far from his best, accumulating just 62 runs in three matches against England. He has hit seven fours and just one six at a strike rate of 121.57, whereas Abhishek’s strike rate reads a staggering 203.64.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-4th-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1783510115984">IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;Even though such numbers are enough for them to retain their spots on the T20I rankings for batters, they were not enough to help India cross the winning line.&nbsp; &nbsp;Such was the wrath they faced that India lost the recently concluded 3rd T20I in Nottingham by 125 runs – their biggest margin of defeat in this format.&nbsp; &nbsp;Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, who replaced Sanju Samson at the top, fell cheaply, with Abhishek and Kishan also failing to help India during the run chase.<h2>Iyer, Bethell among gainers</h2>While the newly-appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer was amongst the highest gainers following his 68 in the first T20I and 37 in the second game, jumping an astonishing 425 places to the joint 93rd position, England’s newest star Jacob Bethell jumped seven places to number eight. Bethell starred for England in the second T20I, scoring an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls to beat India by four wickets.&nbsp; &nbsp;On the other hand, all-rounder Sam Curran enjoyed a productive week by jumping 12 places to 108th position among batters and 12 to 71st in the bowling rankings. His overall exploits helped him jump six places to 13th among the all-rounders. &nbsp;Bristol will host the fourth T20I between India and England on Thursday (Jul 9).

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma top the ICC T20I charts despite India's nightmare UK tour and a crushing 125-run defeat against England in Nottingham.

Amid Team India’s ongoing horror UK tour, their star batters Ishan Kishan (1st rank) and Abhishek Sharma (2nd rank) have topped the batting charts in the latest T20I rankings. The two left-handers have featured in all games since the start of the tour, but have failed to guide the team home in any. In five contested matches thus far, one of which was abandoned due to rain, India has lost four games, two to Ireland and as many to England, conceding the series on both occasions. Despite all, the Indian batters continue to dominate the rankings for T20I batters. Abhishek has been the top scorer across both camps, smashing 112 in three innings, including two fifties. He also scored a fifty against Ireland in the series opener in Belfast. Kishan, on the other hand, has been far from his best, accumulating just 62 runs in three matches against England. He has hit seven fours and just one six at a strike rate of 121.57, whereas Abhishek’s strike rate reads a staggering 203.64. Also read| IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Even though such numbers are enough for them to retain their spots on the T20I rankings for batters, they were not enough to help India cross the winning line. Such was the wrath they faced that India lost the recently concluded 3rd T20I in Nottingham by 125 runs – their biggest margin of defeat in this format. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, who replaced Sanju Samson at the top, fell cheaply, with Abhishek and Kishan also failing to help India during the run chase. Iyer, Bethell among gainers While the newly-appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer was amongst the highest gainers following his 68 in the first T20I and 37 in the second game, jumping an astonishing 425 places to the joint 93rd position, England’s newest star Jacob Bethell jumped seven places to number eight. Bethell starred for England in the second T20I, scoring an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls to beat India by four wickets. On the other hand, all-rounder Sam Curran enjoyed a productive week by jumping 12 places to 108th position among batters and 12 to 71st in the bowling rankings. His overall exploits helped him jump six places to 13th among the all-rounders. Bristol will host the fourth T20I between India and England on Thursday (Jul 9).

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma top the ICC T20I charts despite India's nightmare UK tour and a crushing 125-run defeat against England in Nottingham.

Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma top T20I charts amid India's nightmare UK tour

Star Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. He has requested the court to stop the unauthorized use of his name, images and identity on online platforms, including through AI-generated content. The case was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who reviewed several web links that Abhishek claimed were violating his personality rights. During the hearing, the Court also discussed how personality rights and defamation often overlap in cases involving online content.&nbsp;Justice Singh said the Court could not issue an order without properly checking the evidence. She pointed out that the screenshots submitted by Abhishek did not match the details listed in the case documents.&nbsp;“There is a real mess up here. You file an affidavit with a screenshot matching your table. The screenshot is way different from what you are showing. I can’t pass an order like this," the judge told Abhishek’s lawyer.&nbsp;The Court asked Abhishek to submit another affidavit with screenshots that correctly match the links and details mentioned in the case papers.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I am not saying I am not inclined to, but I can’t pass an order this way," the judge added.&nbsp;In his petition, Abhishek has requested the removal of content that he says violates his personality rights, including AI-generated posts shared on social media.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-s-birthday-fifa-joins-thala-for-a-reason-trend-with-golden-boot-post-1783424126948">MS Dhoni’s birthday: FIFA joins ‘Thala for a Reason’ trend with Golden Boot post</a>&nbsp;During the hearing, advocate Varun Pathak, representing Meta Platforms, told the Court that two of the eight web links listed by Abhishek were no longer accessible. He also argued that one of the remaining links contained a post from a paparazzi account and might not amount to a violation of personality rights.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-argentina-vs-egypt-r16-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1783419997662">FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs Egypt R16: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;However, Abhishek’s lawyer disagreed, saying the content was created using artificial intelligence. He argued that one post falsely described Abhishek’s manager as his girlfriend and used an AI-generated image to create a misleading impression.&nbsp;“What is it indicating? Is that he is crying over the shoulders of another and it is an AI-generated image. It isn’t a paparazzi issue. He is clicked with the manager and then given a different colour to it using artificial intelligence," the lawyer said.

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. His plea raises concerns over the unauthorized use of AI-generated content and defamatory material using his identity.

Star Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. He has requested the court to stop the unauthorized use of his name, images and identity on online platforms, including through AI-generated content. The case was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who reviewed several web links that Abhishek claimed were violating his personality rights. During the hearing, the Court also discussed how personality rights and defamation often overlap in cases involving online content. Justice Singh said the Court could not issue an order without properly checking the evidence. She pointed out that the screenshots submitted by Abhishek did not match the details listed in the case documents. “There is a real mess up here. You file an affidavit with a screenshot matching your table. The screenshot is way different from what you are showing. I can’t pass an order like this," the judge told Abhishek’s lawyer. The Court asked Abhishek to submit another affidavit with screenshots that correctly match the links and details mentioned in the case papers. “I am not saying I am not inclined to, but I can’t pass an order this way," the judge added. In his petition, Abhishek has requested the removal of content that he says violates his personality rights, including AI-generated posts shared on social media. Also Read - MS Dhoni’s birthday: FIFA joins ‘Thala for a Reason’ trend with Golden Boot post During the hearing, advocate Varun Pathak, representing Meta Platforms, told the Court that two of the eight web links listed by Abhishek were no longer accessible. He also argued that one of the remaining links contained a post from a paparazzi account and might not amount to a violation of personality rights. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Argentina vs Egypt R16: Where to watch live streaming in India? However, Abhishek’s lawyer disagreed, saying the content was created using artificial intelligence. He argued that one post falsely described Abhishek’s manager as his girlfriend and used an AI-generated image to create a misleading impression. “What is it indicating? Is that he is crying over the shoulders of another and it is an AI-generated image. It isn’t a paparazzi issue. He is clicked with the manager and then given a different colour to it using artificial intelligence," the lawyer said.

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. His plea raises concerns over the unauthorized use of AI-generated content and defamatory material using his identity.

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma seeks Delhi High Court protection for personality rights

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Sahibzada Farhan

Meet top 5 batters in the latest ICC T20I Rankings; check who tops the list

Team India’s T20I opener, Abhishek Sharma, scored his 11th T20I fifty during the series opener against England in Durham and, in the meantime, also became the quickest to 100 sixes in this format. Abhishek scored 59 off just 24 balls, hitting four sixes and six fours, striking at close to 250 (245.83). The attacking left-hander, who came into this match on the back of a fifty against Ireland almost a week ago, took 785 balls to reach this milestone, four balls fewer than West Indian opener Evin Lewis, who took 789 balls to complete 100 T20I sixes.&nbsp;Batting first after winning the toss, India lost Sanju Samson cheaply inside the second over to Saqib Mahmood, his third single-digit score in the last three T20Is. World number one T20I batter, Ishan Kishan, departed in the same over due to a miscommunication, leaving India reeling at 6/2 in two overs. &nbsp;Captain Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek steadied India’s innings, with Abhishek taking the attacking route. He clobbered Mahmood for a boundary and two sixes in his second over before smashing Luke Wood and others to complete another fifty against his favourite T20I opponents. He completed the half-century in 20 balls, raising his bat to the cheers from the Durham crowd on Wednesday evening (Jul 1).&nbsp;

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<h3>Fastest to 100 T20I sixes (ball-wise)</h3><ol><li>Abhishek Sharma (IND) – 785 balls</li><li>Evin Lewis (WI) – 789 balls</li><li>Karanbir Singh (MAL) – 848 balls</li><li>Finn Allen (NZ) – 871 balls</li><li>Tim David (AUS) – 931 balls</li></ol>Also Read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-keep-my-personal-goals-behind-the-team-goal-says-nitish-rana-1782917230876">'I keep my personal goals behind the team goal', says Nitish Rana</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, following Abhishek’s dismissal, Iyer took charge of India’s innings, scoring his first fifty as India’s T20I captain. The right-hander was clinical with his running between the wickets and shot selection, helping India sit in the driver’s seat.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tilak Varma did try his hand at increasing the scoring rate but fell prey to Mahmood’s lower full toss, caught at short fine leg. His departure saw lanky Shivam Dube joining his captain in the middle, with the pair making merry under cloudy skies. &nbsp;Iyer got out on a well-made 68 inside the 18th over before Axar Patel and Harshit Rana followed him soon after. Dube stood his ground, whacking three sixes and two fours for his unbeaten 42 off 21 balls, helping India post a fighting total (189 for seven).

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 24-ball 59 against England in Durham, breaking the world record for the fastest 100 T20I sixes. Read the full match report as India recovers from 6/2 to post 189/7.

Team India’s T20I opener, Abhishek Sharma, scored his 11th T20I fifty during the series opener against England in Durham and, in the meantime, also became the quickest to 100 sixes in this format. Abhishek scored 59 off just 24 balls, hitting four sixes and six fours, striking at close to 250 (245.83). The attacking left-hander, who came into this match on the back of a fifty against Ireland almost a week ago, took 785 balls to reach this milestone, four balls fewer than West Indian opener Evin Lewis, who took 789 balls to complete 100 T20I sixes. Batting first after winning the toss, India lost Sanju Samson cheaply inside the second over to Saqib Mahmood, his third single-digit score in the last three T20Is. World number one T20I batter, Ishan Kishan, departed in the same over due to a miscommunication, leaving India reeling at 6/2 in two overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek steadied India’s innings, with Abhishek taking the attacking route. He clobbered Mahmood for a boundary and two sixes in his second over before smashing Luke Wood and others to complete another fifty against his favourite T20I opponents. He completed the half-century in 20 balls, raising his bat to the cheers from the Durham crowd on Wednesday evening (Jul 1).

Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering 24-ball 59 against England in Durham, breaking the world record for the fastest 100 T20I sixes. Read the full match report as India recovers from 6/2 to post 189/7.

Record Alert in Durham: Abhishek Sharma becomes quickest to 100 T20I sixes in series opener vs England

India’s Ishan Kishan has reached the top of the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings for the first time in his career. In the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday (July 1), Kishan overtook teammate Abhishek Sharma to claim the no. 1 position. Sharma’s impressive 11-month stint at the top came to an end following India’s two-match T20I series against Ireland. With this achievement, Kishan becomes only the fourth Indian batter to attain the no. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, joining an elite list that includes Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Abhishek Sharma.&nbsp;Kishan returned to the Indian T20I setup for the T20 World Cup 2026 after an outstanding domestic season, and his remarkable performances have driven his rise to the summit. The wicketkeeper-batter enjoyed a sensational T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 317 runs at a strike rate of more than 190. His standout knock came against Pakistan, where he was named Player of the Match after delivering a match-winning performance. He also played a crucial innings in the tournament final, smashing 54 runs off just 25 balls against New Zealand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-germany-s-winning-goal-against-paraguay-was-ruled-out-fifa-finally-explains-controversial-var-call-1782904023470">Why Germany’s winning goal against Paraguay was ruled out: FIFA finally explains controversial VAR call</a>&nbsp;India continue to dominate the ICC batting rankings, with newly appointed vice-captain Tilak Varma occupying the sixth spot. Among bowlers, Varun Chakravarthy remains India’s highest-ranked player at no. 3, while Jasprit Bumrah is placed sixth. Hardik Pandya continues to hold the No. 2 position in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.&nbsp;Despite suffering a surprising 2-0 series defeat to Ireland, India retained the no. 1 position in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings with 272 rating points, maintaining a 10-point lead over second-placed England. India and England are set to start their highly anticipated five-match T20I series later on Wednesday (July 1).&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian women’s cricket team, which recently secured qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics, remains third in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings behind Australia and England. Among Indian women cricketers, Smriti Mandhana is ranked no. 5 among batters, Sree Charani continues to lead the bowling rankings, and Deepti Sharma is India’s highest-ranked T20I all-rounder at no. 5.

Ishan Kishan becomes the ICC Men's T20I No.1 batter after a brilliant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign as India retain top spot in team rankings

India’s Ishan Kishan has reached the top of the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings for the first time in his career. In the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday (July 1), Kishan overtook teammate Abhishek Sharma to claim the no. 1 position. Sharma’s impressive 11-month stint at the top came to an end following India’s two-match T20I series against Ireland. With this achievement, Kishan becomes only the fourth Indian batter to attain the no. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, joining an elite list that includes Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Abhishek Sharma. Kishan returned to the Indian T20I setup for the T20 World Cup 2026 after an outstanding domestic season, and his remarkable performances have driven his rise to the summit. The wicketkeeper-batter enjoyed a sensational T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 317 runs at a strike rate of more than 190. His standout knock came against Pakistan, where he was named Player of the Match after delivering a match-winning performance. He also played a crucial innings in the tournament final, smashing 54 runs off just 25 balls against New Zealand. Also Read: Why Germany’s winning goal against Paraguay was ruled out: FIFA finally explains controversial VAR call India continue to dominate the ICC batting rankings, with newly appointed vice-captain Tilak Varma occupying the sixth spot. Among bowlers, Varun Chakravarthy remains India’s highest-ranked player at no. 3, while Jasprit Bumrah is placed sixth. Hardik Pandya continues to hold the No. 2 position in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings. Despite suffering a surprising 2-0 series defeat to Ireland, India retained the no. 1 position in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings with 272 rating points, maintaining a 10-point lead over second-placed England. India and England are set to start their highly anticipated five-match T20I series later on Wednesday (July 1). Meanwhile, the Indian women’s cricket team, which recently secured qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics, remains third in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings behind Australia and England. Among Indian women cricketers, Smriti Mandhana is ranked no. 5 among batters, Sree Charani continues to lead the bowling rankings, and Deepti Sharma is India’s highest-ranked T20I all-rounder at no. 5.

Ishan Kishan becomes ICC Men’s T20I no.1 batter after a stellar World Cup as India retain top spot in team rankings ahead of England series

Ishan Kishan replaces Abhishek Sharma as world no 1 T20 batter in latest ICC T20I batting rankings

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in IPL 2026. This list also includes Rajat Patidar, Ryan Rickelton and Mitchell Marsh 

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in IPL 2026

Masterclass in power-hitting! Check out the top 5 batsmen with the most sixes in the IPL 2026 league stage, led by Rajasthan Royals' record-breaking teenage prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. 

Meet Top 5 Batters with Most Sixes in IPL 2026 League Stage

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill now have 10 100-run partnerships in IPL, the joint most. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, features three times in the list of top 6 pairs with most 100-run partnership in IPL.

Sai Sudharsan-Shubman Gill enter most 100-run partnership in IPL list dominated by Virat Kohli

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting maestro, is having a bumper IPL 2026. The southpaw has played in all nine matches so far for the team, scoring the league high 400 runs. Apart from holding the orange cap for the most runs, Sooryvanshi also broke the record of the balls taken to reach 400-run milestone in a single IPL season. He reached 400 runs on Tuesday (Apr 28) during his 16-ball 43 innings against Punjab Kings. Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score these runs - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. Thanks to his innings, RR had a strong start in chase of 223, which they eventually completed in 19.2 overs to hand PBKS first defeat of the season.<h2>Sooryavanshi breaks another scoring record</h2>Since his IPL debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has become an effective opener for the Royals. His 400 runs in IPL 2026 at the top of the order are an important reasons Royals find themselves second the points table with 12 points fron six wins and three losses in nine matches. He has also scored those runs at brisk pace - 168 balls only - which returns a strike rate of 238 - the highest among 12 batters with 300 runs this season and second highest overall behind Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya, who has scored 283 runs at a strike rate of 250. Sooryavanshi's 37 sixes are also the most by a batter in IPL 2026 so far.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-bowlers-exposed-at-last-how-rajasthan-royals-snapped-punjab-kings-ipl-record-unbeaten-streak-1777444965761">IPL 2026 | 'Bowlers exposed at last': How Rajasthan Royals snapped Punjab Kings' record unbeaten streak</a>Sooryavanshi overtook some of the finest hitters of IPL history to become the fastest batter to score 400 runs in a single season in fewest balls. Before him, the record was held by ex-KKR player and their current power coach Andre Rusell, who had taken 188 balls to reach 400 runs in IPL 2019.<h2>List of batters fastest to score 400 runs in single IPL season</h2>Only five batters in the history of IPL have taken 200 or less balls to scor 400 runs in a single season and Sooryavanshi now tops the list on the back of his sensational run in IPL 2026. Below is the list of batters:<ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) &nbsp;- 167 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2026</li><li>Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 188 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2019</li><li>Abhishek Sharma (SunRisers Hyderabad) - 195 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2024</li><li>Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) - 197 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2025</li><li>Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) - 200 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2014</li></ul>

Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. He overtook Andre Russell (188 balls in IPL 2019), Abhishek Sharma (195 balls in IPL 2024), and Glenn Maxwell (200 balls in IPL 2014) for the record.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting maestro, is having a bumper IPL 2026. The southpaw has played in all nine matches so far for the team, scoring the league high 400 runs. Apart from holding the orange cap for the most runs, Sooryvanshi also broke the record of the balls taken to reach 400-run milestone in a single IPL season. He reached 400 runs on Tuesday (Apr 28) during his 16-ball 43 innings against Punjab Kings. Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score these runs - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. Thanks to his innings, RR had a strong start in chase of 223, which they eventually completed in 19.2 overs to hand PBKS first defeat of the season. Sooryavanshi breaks another scoring record Since his IPL debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has become an effective opener for the Royals. His 400 runs in IPL 2026 at the top of the order are an important reasons Royals find themselves second the points table with 12 points fron six wins and three losses in nine matches. He has also scored those runs at brisk pace - 168 balls only - which returns a strike rate of 238 - the highest among 12 batters with 300 runs this season and second highest overall behind Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya, who has scored 283 runs at a strike rate of 250. Sooryavanshi's 37 sixes are also the most by a batter in IPL 2026 so far. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bowlers exposed at last': How Rajasthan Royals snapped Punjab Kings' record unbeaten streak Sooryavanshi overtook some of the finest hitters of IPL history to become the fastest batter to score 400 runs in a single season in fewest balls. Before him, the record was held by ex-KKR player and their current power coach Andre Rusell, who had taken 188 balls to reach 400 runs in IPL 2019. List of batters fastest to score 400 runs in single IPL season Only five batters in the history of IPL have taken 200 or less balls to scor 400 runs in a single season and Sooryavanshi now tops the list on the back of his sensational run in IPL 2026. Below is the list of batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 167 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 188 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2019 Abhishek Sharma (SunRisers Hyderabad) - 195 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2024 Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) - 197 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2025 Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) - 200 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2014

Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. He overtook Andre Russell (188 balls in IPL 2019), Abhishek Sharma (195 balls in IPL 2024), and Glenn Maxwell (200 balls in IPL 2014) for the record.

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were in fluent form on Saturday (April 25) as they beat hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The win sees SRH stay fourth and remain in the IPL 2026 Playoff race as they now have ten points from eight matches.&nbsp;<h2>SRH seal emphatic win</h2>Chasing 229, the Sunrisers faced a jittery start as they lost opener Travis Head (6) in the very first over to RR pacer Jofra Archer. However, SRH didn't panic after the wicket as new batter Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma dismantled the RR's bowling attack in the powerplay, helping SRH to the score of 89/1 after six overs.&nbsp;Kishan was particularly aggressive, striking 74 runs off 31 balls with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect foil with a rapid 57 off 29 balls, with 11 fours and one six. Together, the duo added 132 runs off 55 balls for the second wicket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;While Donovan Ferreira got rid of Abhishek in the 10th over and Archer dismissed Ishan in the 13th over, Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) made sure that SRH's chase was still on track. Both batters kept the required rate under control. Despite RR's efforts--highlighted by Brijesh Sharma (2/44 in 4 overs) and Jofra Archer (2/34 in 4 overs) taking two wickets apiece--the total of 228 was not enough to stop the Orange Army's charge as they chased the total in 18.3 overs.&nbsp;With the win, SRH moved to the third spot in the IPL points table with five wins in eight matches and a net run rate (NRR) of 0.815.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Earlier, a sensational century from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a half-century from Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to 228/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi (103 in 37 balls, with five fours and 12 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (51 in 35 balls, with eight fours and a six) put the foot on the pedal with a 112-run partnership. A cameo from Donovan Ferreira (33 in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes) towards the end took RR to a fine score.

Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were in fluent form on Saturday (April 25) as they beat hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The win sees SRH stay fourth and remain in the IPL 2026 Playoff race as they now have ten points from eight matches. SRH seal emphatic win Chasing 229, the Sunrisers faced a jittery start as they lost opener Travis Head (6) in the very first over to RR pacer Jofra Archer. However, SRH didn't panic after the wicket as new batter Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma dismantled the RR's bowling attack in the powerplay, helping SRH to the score of 89/1 after six overs. Kishan was particularly aggressive, striking 74 runs off 31 balls with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect foil with a rapid 57 off 29 balls, with 11 fours and one six. Together, the duo added 132 runs off 55 balls for the second wicket. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL While Donovan Ferreira got rid of Abhishek in the 10th over and Archer dismissed Ishan in the 13th over, Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) made sure that SRH's chase was still on track. Both batters kept the required rate under control. Despite RR's efforts--highlighted by Brijesh Sharma (2/44 in 4 overs) and Jofra Archer (2/34 in 4 overs) taking two wickets apiece--the total of 228 was not enough to stop the Orange Army's charge as they chased the total in 18.3 overs. With the win, SRH moved to the third spot in the IPL points table with five wins in eight matches and a net run rate (NRR) of 0.815. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Earlier, a sensational century from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a half-century from Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to 228/6 in their 20 overs. Sooryavanshi (103 in 37 balls, with five fours and 12 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (51 in 35 balls, with eight fours and a six) put the foot on the pedal with a 112-run partnership. A cameo from Donovan Ferreira (33 in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes) towards the end took RR to a fine score.

Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma continues purple patch with bat as SRH down RR in high-scoring thriller

Abhishek is now the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out).

'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every other batter with 135 not out for SRH vs DC

Abhishek Sharma scored 135 not out against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21), his second IPL hundred, and entered the record books for his effort. Thanks to Abhishek, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 242/3 in 20 overs, which proved 47 runs too many for DC in the end. With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out in IPL 2013) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out in IPL 2008). Notably, only seven times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of those seven times.<h2>Abhishek Sharma now in league of his own in IPL 2026</h2>Known for his aggressive batting style, Abhishek climbed the batting charts with his century on Tuesday (Apr 21) vs DC. In his unbeaten innings of 68-ball 135, Abhishek hit 10 sixes and 10 fours, scoring 100 runs off boundaries only. Below are his IPL 2026 numbers:<ul><li>Abhishek currently holds the orange cap for most runs (323) in the tournament - three runs more than his SRH teammate Heinrich Klaasen (320).</li><li>Abhishek has hit most sixes (27) in the tournament so far including 10 vs DC - the most in an innings in IPL 2026. Next best is RCB skipper Rajat Patidar with 22 maximums.</li><li>Abhishek has joint-most fifty-plus scores (3) along with Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Klaasen. Although, only he has one hundred to go with two fifties while others have three fifties each.</li><li>Abhishek's 135 not out is also the highest individual score in the IPL 2026 so far and his overall strike rate of 215 is third best behind Priyansh Arya (248) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (236.53).</li></ul><h2>Which batters have scored 130+ runs in an IPL innings?</h2>Abhishek Sharma is one of the six batters to score 130+ runs in an IPL innings and the only one to do so two times out of a total seven. Below are the batters who have crossed 130-run mark in an IPL innings:Chris Gayle - He scored 175 not out for RCB vs now-defunct Pune Warriors Indians (PWI) in IPL 2023. Brendon McCullum - He scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Rides (KKR) vs RCB in inaugural match of the tournament in IPL 2008. Abhishek Sharma - He hit 141 for SRH vs PBKS in IPL 2025. Quinton de Kock - The Protea batters scored 140 not out for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs KKR in IPL 2022. Abhishek Sharma - His 135 not out vs Delhi Capital in IPL 2026 is the second time he crossed 130-run mark in an innings. AB de Villiers - The South African batter scored 133 not out for RCB vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. KL Rahul - The only Indian batter other than Abhishek in list, he scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) vs RCB in IPL 2020.

With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141. Only 7 times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of them.

Abhishek Sharma scored 135 not out against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21), his second IPL hundred, and entered the record books for his effort. Thanks to Abhishek, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 242/3 in 20 overs, which proved 47 runs too many for DC in the end. With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out in IPL 2013) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out in IPL 2008). Notably, only seven times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of those seven times. Abhishek Sharma now in league of his own in IPL 2026 Known for his aggressive batting style, Abhishek climbed the batting charts with his century on Tuesday (Apr 21) vs DC. In his unbeaten innings of 68-ball 135, Abhishek hit 10 sixes and 10 fours, scoring 100 runs off boundaries only. Below are his IPL 2026 numbers: Abhishek currently holds the orange cap for most runs (323) in the tournament - three runs more than his SRH teammate Heinrich Klaasen (320). Abhishek has hit most sixes (27) in the tournament so far including 10 vs DC - the most in an innings in IPL 2026. Next best is RCB skipper Rajat Patidar with 22 maximums. Abhishek has joint-most fifty-plus scores (3) along with Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Klaasen. Although, only he has one hundred to go with two fifties while others have three fifties each. Abhishek's 135 not out is also the highest individual score in the IPL 2026 so far and his overall strike rate of 215 is third best behind Priyansh Arya (248) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (236.53). Which batters have scored 130+ runs in an IPL innings? Abhishek Sharma is one of the six batters to score 130+ runs in an IPL innings and the only one to do so two times out of a total seven. Below are the batters who have crossed 130-run mark in an IPL innings: Chris Gayle - He scored 175 not out for RCB vs now-defunct Pune Warriors Indians (PWI) in IPL 2023. Brendon McCullum - He scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Rides (KKR) vs RCB in inaugural match of the tournament in IPL 2008. Abhishek Sharma - He hit 141 for SRH vs PBKS in IPL 2025. Quinton de Kock - The Protea batters scored 140 not out for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs KKR in IPL 2022. Abhishek Sharma - His 135 not out vs Delhi Capital in IPL 2026 is the second time he crossed 130-run mark in an innings. AB de Villiers - The South African batter scored 133 not out for RCB vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. KL Rahul - The only Indian batter other than Abhishek in list, he scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) vs RCB in IPL 2020.

With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141. Only 7 times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of them.

IPL 2026 | Abhishek Sharma's historic 135 not out vs DC takes him ahead of all batters

Abhishek Sharma has returned to form with a blistering 135* against Delhi Capitals, as SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a gigantic 242 for two in the first innings. Abhishek broke several records during his unforgettable outing on Tuesday at his IPL franchise home, smashing 10 sixes and as many fours. Alongside him, Travis Head (37), stand-in captain Ishan Kishan (25) and Henrich Klaasen (37*) also contributed, as the hosts post the highest team total thus far this season. Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, his first this season, saw him earn the Orange Cap.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nervous nineties simply do not exist for this man 😬 🎥 An unforgettable way for Abhishek Sharma to bring up his HUNDRED! 🌟 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/VgUjXDlrDh">https://t.co/VgUjXDlrDh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvDC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvDC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialAbhi04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialAbhi04</a> <a href="https://t.co/FdMlwmXt1l">pic.twitter.com/FdMlwmXt1l</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2046610631202324918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Abhishek needed just 59 more runs to breach the 2000-run mark for SRH in IPL, and not only did he achieve that feat, becoming the fourth SRH batter and second Indian after Shikhar Dhawan, he also equalled David Warner’s tally of most hundreds for the franchise in the cash-rich league. While last season he scored his maiden IPL hundred at the very venue (against the Punjab Kings), he added one more to the tally this time; Abhishek, however, fell shy of surpassing his best IPL score (141*). &nbsp;“It's always special to perform in front of the Orange Army, and everybody knows the love I have for this ground is unmatchable,” Abhishek said of his brilliant hundred against Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-jacks-touches-down-in-mumbai-ahead-of-crucial-csk-mi-april-23-tie-ipl-2026-1776783632196">The Wait is Over: Will Jacks touches down in Mumbai ahead of crucial CSK tie</a> &nbsp;Delhi won the toss and sent SRH into bat first, a decision they perhaps regretted after the first innings. The dangerous opening pair of Head and Abhishek added 97 for the first wicket inside the ninth over, before captain Kishan and Abhishek added 79 more for the second wicket.&nbsp; &nbsp;Abhishek, however, did the bulk of the scoring across both partnerships, with Head and Kishan contributing with surging strike rates. Klaasen’s late blitz helped the cause, as following Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, he took the onus on himself and punished Delhi bowlers.

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SRH posted 242 for two in the 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma blazes a stunning 135* to power SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Catch the full report on his record-breaking century here.

Abhishek Sharma has returned to form with a blistering 135* against Delhi Capitals, as SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a gigantic 242 for two in the first innings. Abhishek broke several records during his unforgettable outing on Tuesday at his IPL franchise home, smashing 10 sixes and as many fours. Alongside him, Travis Head (37), stand-in captain Ishan Kishan (25) and Henrich Klaasen (37*) also contributed, as the hosts post the highest team total thus far this season. Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, his first this season, saw him earn the Orange Cap.

Abhishek Sharma blazes a stunning 135* to power SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Catch the full report on his record-breaking century here.

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma leads SRH charge with stunning 135* against Delhi; breaks records

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) went fourth in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Saturday (April 18) after they defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 10 runs. Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the contest needed a final over finish with SRH holding their nerves against CSK. The win saw SRH go on six points in six matches while CSK stayed seventh in the standings.<h2>SRH win against CSK</h2>After being put in to bat, Hyderabad posted a formidable 194/9 on the back of Abhishek's 59 off 22 and veteran South Africa international Heinrich Klaasen's 59 off 39. In reply, five-time winners Chennai lost opener and India's T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson cheaply for 7 off 3. Impact substitute Ayush Mhatre hit a quickfire 30 off 13, giving the chase momentum, but a sharp catch by Klaasen cut short the teenager's heroics.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;A flurry of quick wickets followed, stymying the flow of runs in the middle overs. Despite handy contributions by Australian T20 specialist Matthew Short and Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan, Chennai's innings never recovered from the early blows. Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed the defeat on a lack of partnerships in the middle overs.&nbsp;Malinga was ably assisted by Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who returned figures of 31/2 in his four overs. Sunrisers captain Ishan Kishan was all praise for his bowlers, who he said helped his team cross the line despite being "20-30 (runs) short". "Lovely when you have a bunch of young bowlers coming up with their plans," said Kishan.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in SRH innings?</h2>Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start with openers Abhishek and Travis Head notching up 75 runs in the powerplay. Head was the first to go, immediately followed by captain Ishan Kishan who was out for a first-ball duck. Abhishek followed soon after.&nbsp;Klaasen held steady at one end before being bowled by pacer Anshul Kamboj. For Chennai, Kamboj returned the most productive figures, taking three wickets for 22 runs. One of the most successful franchises in the T20 tournament, Chennai are still waiting for the return of India legend M.S. Dhoni, who is recovering from a calf injury and is yet to play a game in this edition.

laying at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the contest needed a final over finish with SRH holding their nerves against CSK. The win saw SRH go on six points in six matches while CSK stayed seventh in the standings.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) went fourth in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Saturday (April 18) after they defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 10 runs. Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the contest needed a final over finish with SRH holding their nerves against CSK. The win saw SRH go on six points in six matches while CSK stayed seventh in the standings. SRH win against CSK After being put in to bat, Hyderabad posted a formidable 194/9 on the back of Abhishek's 59 off 22 and veteran South Africa international Heinrich Klaasen's 59 off 39. In reply, five-time winners Chennai lost opener and India's T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson cheaply for 7 off 3. Impact substitute Ayush Mhatre hit a quickfire 30 off 13, giving the chase momentum, but a sharp catch by Klaasen cut short the teenager's heroics. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL A flurry of quick wickets followed, stymying the flow of runs in the middle overs. Despite handy contributions by Australian T20 specialist Matthew Short and Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan, Chennai's innings never recovered from the early blows. Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed the defeat on a lack of partnerships in the middle overs. Malinga was ably assisted by Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who returned figures of 31/2 in his four overs. Sunrisers captain Ishan Kishan was all praise for his bowlers, who he said helped his team cross the line despite being "20-30 (runs) short". "Lovely when you have a bunch of young bowlers coming up with their plans," said Kishan. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in SRH innings? Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start with openers Abhishek and Travis Head notching up 75 runs in the powerplay. Head was the first to go, immediately followed by captain Ishan Kishan who was out for a first-ball duck. Abhishek followed soon after. Klaasen held steady at one end before being bowled by pacer Anshul Kamboj. For Chennai, Kamboj returned the most productive figures, taking three wickets for 22 runs. One of the most successful franchises in the T20 tournament, Chennai are still waiting for the return of India legend M.S. Dhoni, who is recovering from a calf injury and is yet to play a game in this edition.

laying at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the contest needed a final over finish with SRH holding their nerves against CSK. The win saw SRH go on six points in six matches while CSK stayed seventh in the standings.

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