Hyderabad secures second-highest IPL chase, Abhishek scores 141

In a stunning display, Abhishek Sharma scored 141 runs off 55 balls, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to an impressive eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL. This win marked the second-highest successful chase in IPL history, with Hyderabad reaching a target of 246 runs with nine balls to spare. Abhishek's innings included 14 fours and 10 sixes, and he celebrated his first IPL century, which is now the third highest individual score in the tournament's history. The opening partnership with Travis Head, who contributed 66, set the stage with a record stand of 171 runs for the season. Punjab's total of 245-6, bolstered by Shreyas Iyer's 82, ultimately fell short as Hyderabad moved off the bottom of the table with their second win in six matches. The victory was particularly significant for Abhishek, who expressed relief at breaking a four-match losing streak for his team.