Explosive opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad Abhishek Sharma A major milestone is on the horizon as SRH prepares to take on Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join the elite list of batsmen who have scored 2,000 runs or more for the team.Abhishek, who currently has 1941 runs for SRH, will become the fourth player from the Hyderabad-based franchise to cross the 2000-run mark. Exclusive list led by Australian greats David Warnerfollowed by Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson.Warner tops the list with a staggering 4014 points in 95 games, averaging 49.55 with a strike rate of 142.59. Dhawan ranks second with 2768 points, while Williamson contributed 2101 points for the team.
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If Abhishek reaches this milestone, he will become the second Indian batsman after Shikhar Dhawan to score 2000 runs for SRH. The 25-year-old has played 80 games for the team and has an average of 26.95 and a strike rate of 166.89, highlighting his aggressiveness in the top team.SRH record holderAbhishek already holds a major record for the series. Last season, his knock of 141 off 55 balls against Kings XI Punjab, including 14 fours and 10 sixes, remains SRH’s highest individual score and the highest score by an Indian in IPL history. That innings allowed SRH to chase a staggering 246 runs.In IPL 2026, Abhishek has had a mixed performance so far, scoring 188 runs in six innings, with a highest score of 74. Despite being inconsistent, his ability to change the game in the overs makes him a key player for SRH.
Match Preview: SRH vs DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking for a third consecutive victory when they host Delhi Capitals on the back of back-to-back wins. SRH, who are currently ranked fourth, are riding high on confidence after defending their title with 194 runs against the Chennai Super Kings, thanks to the strong bowling contributions of Eshan Malinga, Nitish Reddy, Sakib Hussain and Shivang Kumar. Although Praful Hinge had a day off, his composure in the final was still a positive.However, SRH’s batting performance was inconsistent. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have taken a high-risk, high-reward approach but the returns have been mixed. This increases reliance on current Orange Cap holder Heinrich Klaasen. The contribution of Ishan Kishan and the middle order was crucial.Fifth-placed Delhi Capitals recovered from a two-game losing streak to successfully chase RCB. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs led the team’s revival after the top-order collapse, while David Miller sealed the win, redeeming himself after the previous setback. Historically, DC have the advantage over SRH in Hyderabad, having won two of the last three completed matches at the venue.
