Players Who Scored Centuries In IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad player Abhishek Sharma is the fourth player to hit a century in IPL 2026. In the IPL 2026 31st game, he scored a ton with a stunning display of batting that helped his team reach 242.
He accomplished this feat in 47 balls, becoming the second-fastest century-maker (behind Yuvraj Singh) of IPL history, and also the first player to hit over 10 sixes in a single IPL innings. Therefore, he has set a new record for the highest run scorer in an IPL season thus far.
Not only did Abhishek score a century but he also helped his team exceed 200 runs with his thrilling batting performance. This was his 9th career T20 century, making him the 4th all-time century scorer in this format. Abhishek scored an incredible 135 runs with the bat, including 9 fours and 10 sixes.
Complete List of Players Who Scored Centuries In IPL 2026
1. Sanju Samson (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals, Chennai
Sanju Samson was the first player to score a century in IPL 2026. He scored his century against the Delhi Capitals in a match played in Chennai.
Sanju faced 56 balls during his innings, hitting 15 fours and 4 sixes. In the process, he scored an unbeaten 115 runs at a strike rate of 205. Chennai secured a 12-run victory in this match.
2. Quinton de Kock (MI) vs Punjab Kings, Mumbai
Quinton de Kock earned a spot in the Playing XI against the Punjab Kings due to an injury sustained by Rohit Sharma. He delivered a sensational batting performance in that match, demonstrating exactly why he is considered such a formidable batsman.
In this match, Quinton faced 60 deliveries and scored an unbeaten 112 runs, aided by 8 fours and 7 sixes. He became the second player to score a century this season. During this innings, de Kock maintained a strike rate of 186. However, Mumbai ultimately suffered a defeat in this match.
3. Tilak Varma (MI) vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad
Tilak Varma scored a century against the Gujarat Titans, becoming the third player that season to achieve this feat. This century held immense significance for him, as he had been enduring a prolonged slump in form and was on the verge of being dropped from the playing XI.
Tilak’s start in this match was also rather lackluster; he had scored just 19 runs off his first 22 balls and was visibly struggling to time the ball.
However, following the strategic timeout, he shifted gears dramatically; in a breathtaking display, he smashed 81 runs off the next 23 deliveries to complete his century. He finished with an unbeaten 101 runs off just 45 balls. Thanks to his century, Mumbai secured a victory in the match.
4. Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs Delhi Capitals, Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma scored a century against the Delhi Capitals through a blistering display of batting. He achieved this milestone in the match having faced a mere 47 deliveries. With this innings, he became the fourth player this season to score a century.
Abhishek faced a total of 68 balls during his innings. During this time, he scored an unbeaten 135 runs, powered by 10 fours and 10 sixes. He maintained a strike rate of 198. The record for the highest individual score of the season also now stands in his name.
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