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In what was a breathtaking innings, Abhishek Sharma smashed a terrific unbeaten 135 runs against Delhi Capitals in Match 31 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday evening at Uppal, Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad went full carnage mode, posting a mammoth 242 after being asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals.
Abhishek Sharma was in a different groove today as he tore into the Delhi Capitals attack with fearless intent. He brought up his second IPL century in just 47 balls and kept accelerating, never letting the Capitals settle as the innings turned into a one-sided assault at Sunrisersā home.
The southpaw remained unbeaten on 135 off 68 balls, the highest individual score this season, striking 10 fours and 10 sixes in a commanding display of power-hitting. The knock instantly sparked massive reactions online, with fans drawing comparisons and mocking Delhiās history of releasing players who later shine elsewhere to become IPL great.
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Fans Mock Delhi Capitals as Released Stars Continue to become Greats in IPL
Delhi Capitals once again found themselves at the centre of online mockery after Abhishek Sharmaās 135*. Fans pointed out how the franchise has repeatedly let go of promising talent, only to watch them flourish into IPL match-winners for other teams across different seasons.
From the Delhi Daredevils era to the present, the franchiseās talent retention record has been under scrutiny. Ab de Villiers and David Warner are often cited as early examples, both going on to become IPL legends and leaders after their time in the Delhi franchise ended.
Andre Russellās rise at Kolkata Knight Riders further fuelled the debate, with fans calling him one of the most valuable players in IPL history. Even names like Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, and Abhishek Sharma have been added to the growing list of players who once passed through DC.
The chatter intensified after Abhishekās former association with Delhi resurfaced after his century knock against them, as he had begun his IPL journey there in 2018. Social media reactions summed it up bluntly with āthey fumbled everyone,ā as fans mocked Delhi Capitals' repeated loss of future superstars.
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Abhishek Sharmaās Rise as a Modern T20 Giant Continues to Accelerate
Abhishek Sharma continues to grow into a true IPL giant, evolving into a complete batting monster for Sunrisers Hyderabad in recent years. When he is in full flow, few batters in world cricket can match his sheer dominance in the shortest format.
He is currently the No.1 T20 International batter for a reason, combining consistency with explosive match-winning ability. Even through recent struggles, he rose on the biggest stage, delivering in the T20 World Cup final just last month to help secure a title for India.
With his ninth T20 century now added to his name, Abhishek Sharma stands on the verge of rewriting record books. His stature continues to grow rapidly, as fans remain in awe of his breathtaking strokeplay and expect many more milestones from him in the future.
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