Abhishek Sharma Misses Century, Ishan Kishan Scores 72 Off 25 Balls as SRH Batters Shine in Practice Match Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showcased their explosive batting lineup during an intra-squad practice match ahead of the IPL 2026, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The team split into two groups—SRH A and SRH B—to test their skills, with standout performances from key players. Abhishek Sharma came close to a century, scoring 94 runs off 42 balls for SRH A, while Ishan Kishan delivered a scintillating innings of 72 off just 25 deliveries for SRH B. The practice match highlighted the team's readiness for the upcoming IPL season. SRH A posted a formidable total of 253 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 21 overs. Henry Klassen contributed 49 off 31 balls, while unregistered Indian player Salil Arora scored 47 off 16 deliveries. Jaydev Unadkat took five wickets for 48 runs in five overs, and Nitesh Kumar Reddy claimed three wickets. SRH B, on the other hand, chased down 282 runs in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan leading the charge. Arora also played a crucial role for SRH B, scoring 56 off 26 balls, while Harsh Dubey added 37 off 14 deliveries. Harshal Patel took three wickets for 45 runs in four overs. The practice match served as a crucial preparation for IPL 2026, which is set to begin on March 28. SRH will open the tournament with a match against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Ishan Kishan will captain the team in this opener, as Pat Cummins remains unfit. This marks Kishan's first leadership role in a major tournament, following his success as captain for the Jharkhand team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. The practice match underscored SRH's strong batting depth and their determination to make a mark in the IPL 2026.#ishan_kishan #ipl_2026 #abhishek_sharma #sunrisers_hyderabad #rajiv_gandhi_international_cricket_stadium
