Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a strong performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek Sharma reached a remarkable milestone by smashing his 100th six in the IPL, joining an elite group that includes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
At the latest update, SRH were cruising at 119/1 after 9 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen leading the charge. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set the foundation with an impressive 92-run partnership for the first wicket.
Chris Gayle still holds the record for most sixes in IPL history (357), while Rohit Sharma is on the verge of becoming the first Indian to reach 300 sixes.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, SRH’s aggressive approach has paid off so far. With Abhishek enjoying a stellar IPL season, amassing 439 runs in 13 innings, the team looks poised for a commanding total. Let’s see if they can maintain their momentum!
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