In a thrilling display of batting prowess, Abhishek Sharma returned to form just before the IPL 2026 season, scoring an impressive 94 runs off just 42 balls in a practice match for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This match came off the back of a challenging spell for Sharma during the T20 World Cup, making his performance all the more significant. Although he narrowly missed a century, his fiery innings demonstrated his readiness for the upcoming IPL season and caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.

The practice match, played on Saturday, was an intra-squad game where the SRH A team posted an overwhelming score of over 240 runs. Aside from Abhishek, other players also contributed to the high-scoring affair, with Heinrich Klaasen adding 49 runs and new player Salil Aurora impressively hitting 47 runs off just 16 balls. These performances indicated a robust batting line-up for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they prepare for the competitive season ahead.

Following the match, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Abhishek's innings, suggesting that he intentionally refrained from scoring a century, hinting at the anticipation for an even more explosive performance in the IPL. The enthusiasm surrounding Abhishek Sharma's comeback and the successful practice match performance bodes well for SRH and its fans as the tournament approaches.