NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most electrifying knocks of IPL 2026, but it was the emotional and jubilant scenes in the stands that really grabbed the Internet’s attention. As the Sunrisers Hyderabad opener talked about his impressive century, the cameras focused on a beaming Kavya Maran and Abhishek’s father Raj Kumar Sharma, both bursting into pure, unfiltered joy.
Abhishek’s unbeaten 135 off 68 balls propelled SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals, setting up a resounding 47-run victory. His knock, combined with 10 fours and 10 sixes, is now among the highest individual scores in IPL history and has quickly become one of the defining innings of the season.
Emotional scenes in the stands go viral
The moment Abhishek reached his century off just 47 deliveries, the atmosphere in the stadium reached a fever pitch. Kavya Maran’s spirited celebrations – cheering, applause and visibly overwhelmed – were accompanied by the pride and excitement of Abhishek’s father, who has been a constant presence in his cricket journey.
The duo’s reactions quickly spread across social media. The bond between Abhishek and his father added a deeper emotional layer to an already unforgettable entry.
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On the field, Abhishek was unstoppable. He stitched a 97-run opening stand with Travis Head (37) before accelerating further alongside Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed an unbeaten 37 off 13 balls. Even after falling for 86, Abhishek punished Delhi instantly, hammering consecutive sixes to surpass the three-figure mark.
“We had a plan the way we started… but the wicket was slow, so we had to adapt,” Abhishek said after the match, underlining the calculated aggression behind his innings.
SRH’s dominance continued with the ball as Eshan Malinga took 4/32 to restrict DC to 195/9. Delhi captain Axar Patel admitted his team had little response. “If someone hits that well… you can’t do anything. You have to move on,” he said.
With this win, SRH moved up to third place in the table, but the night will be remembered as much for the emotional celebrations in the stands as for Abhishek’s brilliance with the bat.
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