In a nail-biting match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, in the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Abhishek Sharma grabbed a golden chance to change the fortunes of his team. With a challenging target of 246 set by PBKS, SRH required a blazing start, and Sharma provided it with a piece of brilliance that left the spectators on the edge of their seats. A no-ball by PBKS bowler Yash Thakur in the third over gave Sharma a free hit, which he used to devastating effect with a towering six, the ball going high into the stands and setting off the SRH pursuit.

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The game started with PBKS setting up a gigantic 245/6, driven by captain Shreyas Iyer's fiery 82 off 36 balls and a scorching opening partnership of 50 runs in a mere three overs from Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. SRH, stuck at the lowest rung of the points table with just a single victory from five matches, was under immense pressure. But then SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head counterattacked in style, unleashing 83 runs during the powerplay. Sharma's big-hitting prowess was on full display when he smashed four boundaries off a single over from Marco Jansen and set the stage for SRH's thriller chase.

A wicket on the no ball.

Abhishek Sharma makes it out with a six on the free hit. 🌟pic.twitter.com/Stj4yPcU25

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 12, 2025

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The no-ball was at a pivotal moment, with SRH getting to 50 runs in no time. Thakur erred in his execution to give Sharma a free run, and the left-hander did not hesitate to line up the fuller delivery and sent it over mid-wicket for an enormous six. This not only gave some momentum back to SRH but also exhibited Sharma's ability to take advantage of loose deliveries when they matter. Even if he had a humble 51 runs from five innings before this match, this knock was a possible sign of resurgence for the flamboyant opener.

SRH’s Road Ahead

The Path Forward for SRH With SRH's batting finally firing, the team will look to carry on this explosive start. Sharma's fireworks, combined with Head's steady hitting, bring some optimism to their IPL 2025 season. The SRH team will look to repeat this cavalier style of play to move up the points table against a formidable PBKS side, which will feature Iyer and Marcus Stoinis.