‘Wah Sharma Ji Ke Bete!’: Yuvraj Singh Lauds Abhishek Sharma’s Incredible Maturity After His Maiden IPL Century

April 13, 2025: Yuvraj Singh, former Indian cricket legend, showered praise on Abhishek Sharma following his magnificent maiden IPL century, which played a pivotal role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s victory against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

Abhishek Sharma’s fiery knock of 141 runs off just 55 balls helped SRH chase down a target of 245 runs with eight wickets in hand and nine balls to spare. His blistering innings included 10 sixes and 14 boundaries, and it came at an incredible strike rate of 256.36. The highlight of his innings was completing his hundred in just 40 balls, which helped him surpass KL Rahul’s record of 132 runs, making Abhishek the new holder of the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history.

What made the moment even more special was the emotional celebration that followed. After reaching the three-figure mark, Abhishek pulled out a handwritten note from his pocket, which read: “This one is for Orange Army,” paying tribute to the passionate SRH fan base.

Abhishek, who had trained under the mentorship of Yuvraj Singh during the COVID-19 lockdown, credited the legendary cricketer for helping him develop the confidence and technique to play such a powerful knock. Yuvraj Singh, ever the mentor, lauded his protege for showing maturity and handling the pressure well while taking his team to victory.

The partnership between Abhishek and Travis Head was also key to the win. Their 171-run stand was crucial to the chase, with Abhishek’s dynamic hitting leading the way. Yuvraj Singh’s influence on Abhishek’s development as a player was evident, and the 24-year-old’s stunning performance underscored the bond they shared.

Abhishek, who had been in touch with Yuvraj throughout the season, took to heart the advice and wisdom imparted by his mentor. After the match, Abhishek expressed gratitude for the guidance he had received from Yuvraj and Suryakumar Yadav, another star who has supported him during tough times.

As a result of the win, Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to the eighth position in the IPL 2025 points table, having previously been languishing at the bottom. Abhishek’s century has undoubtedly given the team a major boost, both in terms of confidence and standings, as they look forward to their next match against Mumbai Indians on April 17 at Wankhede Stadium.

This remarkable century has placed Abhishek Sharma in the spotlight and proven that the hard work he has put in, with the support of cricketing greats like Yuvraj Singh, is paying off.