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IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma shook Punjab in 13 balls, became number 1

Sanjeev Kumar | May 6, 2026 11:24 PM CST

Abhishek Sharma became number 1 (Photo-PTI)

Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek Sharma has a habit of hitting sixes and fours as soon as he comes to the crease. This player did the same in the match against Punjab Kings also. Abhishek Sharma played only 13 balls against Punjab and in these 13 balls he shook the entire opposition team. Abhishek Sharma played an inning of 35 runs in 13 balls. This player hit 4 sixes and 2 fours in his short innings. The special thing about Abhishek was that he beat his friend badly in such a short innings. We are talking about Marco Janson, in whose very first over Abhishek hit sixes and fours.

Abhishek beats Marco Yanson

Abhishek gave a tremendous beating to Marco Yanson. This player played five balls for Yanson and he scored 20 runs during this period. On the second ball of Marco Janson, Abhishek Sharma hit a six in front of the wicket. On the next ball, Yanson bowled a short ball and Abhishek hit a four on fine leg. Abhishek again hit a six on the next ball. After this the fifth ball was a dot and then Abhishek hit a four on the last ball of Yanson. Let us tell you that Yanson was earlier a part of the Hyderabad team and Abhishek and he have a good friendship.

Combining power and elegance so effortlessly 😲
🎥 Abhishek Sharma with two 6️⃣s that make you go WOW ➡️
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Number 1 Abhishek in orange cap

Abhishek Sharma has performed well this season. He is on top in the race for Orange Cap. This player has scored the maximum of 475 runs in 11 matches this season. Abhishek Sharma's strike rate is more than 210. Abhishek Sharma has hit 36 sixes this season. Abhishek Sharma is now just 1 six behind Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the list of hitting most sixes.

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