4 Explosive Sixes That Changed Everything: Abhishek Sharma’s Match-Winning Over Rocks LSG in IPL 2025

In one of the most electrifying moments of IPL 2025, Abhishek Sharma delivered an over that turned the tide of the match—and the playoff race—with ruthless authority. Facing a stiff chase of 206 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sharma's four back-to-back sixes in the seventh over not only stunned the opposition but also swung the momentum entirely in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) favor.

A Decisive Over That Rewrote the Match

Before the seventh over, SRH were trailing slightly in the chase. The win predictor showed just a 48.66% chance of victory for Hyderabad. But when Ravi Bishnoi came on to bowl, Abhishek had other plans.

Here’s how the 7th over unfolded:

• Ball 1: Smashed over long-off — clean and powerful.

• Ball 2: Launched high over long-on — pure timing.

• Ball 3: Crashed straight over the bowler’s head — no mercy.

• Ball 4: Pulled with ferocity over midwicket — and just like that, 26 runs were added.

By the end of the over, the match was virtually over for LSG. The win probability for SRH shot up to nearly 80%, and the match was sealed with ten balls and six wickets to spare. This over went down as the most expensive seventh over in IPL history.

Abhishek Sharma: A Six-Hitting Phenom

Abhishek Sharma isn’t just another young talent—he's a six-hitting machine. Since the beginning of IPL 2024, the left-hander has hit 114 sixes in 47 T20 innings, second only to Nicholas Pooran (181). His ability to dominate both pace and spin makes him one of the most dangerous top-order batters in T20 cricket.

What makes him different?

Unlike many batters who build innings with caution, Abhishek strips it all down to pure aggression. His focus is on impact over accumulation, and when chasing a total like 200+, his role becomes even more pivotal.

After the match, Sharma said:

“When you're chasing 200, you have to use the powerplay from the first ball. That was the plan me and Atharva [Taide] discussed. If I do well, the team does well.”

No Travis Head, No Problem for SRH

SRH were forced to reshuffle their batting order due to the absence of Travis Head, who tested positive for Covid-19 and remained in quarantine. In came Atharva Taide, but his early dismissal put the onus squarely on Abhishek.

And boy, did he deliver.

SRH scored 72 runs in the powerplay, with Abhishek contributing 35 of those, and once Bishnoi came into the attack, the rest was carnage.

Bishnoi’s Strategy Backfired

Ravi Bishnoi initially tried to bowl wide wrong’uns to the left-handed Abhishek, hoping to keep the ball out of reach. But Sharma’s long reach and explosive bat speed dismantled that strategy. His footwork was confident, and he read the length quickly, making Bishnoi look ordinary despite the spinner having a solid IPL season.

What the Experts Say

Head coach Daniel Vettori wasn’t surprised by the fireworks:

“We’re probably used to it now. Once Abhishek gets past the early overs and takes on the spinners, his strike rate is out of this world.”

This wasn’t the first time Sharma turned a game on its head. In IPL 2024, he smashed 27 runs off an over from Mukesh Choudhary, nearly ending Chennai Super Kings’ hopes in the powerplay alone.

At 24, Abhishek is Already a T20 Game-Changer

While many cricketers peak in their late 20s or early 30s, Abhishek is already breaking records and headlines at just 24. His clarity, fearless strokeplay, and the ability to change matches in a single over make him one of the most valuable players in the league today.

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1) : Power Hitting Without Travis Head

SRH were dealt a blow before the match even began. Travis Head, their most destructive batter this season, tested positive for Covid-19 and had to quarantine in the team hotel. His absence left a big hole at the top of the order.

In stepped Atharva Taide, but he was dismissed early. The responsibility to maintain SRH’s aggressive template then fell on Abhishek—and he rose to the occasion with authority and elegance.

SRH ended the powerplay at 72/1, with Abhishek scoring 35 runs off 12 balls. From there, he took complete control. His fearless intent and high-impact scoring proved that SRH’s explosive identity doesn’t rely on just one player.

2) : Abhishek Sharma – A Six-Hitting Marvel

Since IPL 2024, Abhishek Sharma has hit 114 sixes in 47 innings across T20s—second only to Nicholas Pooran. While many players rely on timing or placement, Abhishek is focused solely on striking the ball out of the park.

He has evolved into one of those rare batters who can dominate both pace and spin with equal ferocity. In the IPL, only a handful can change the course of a match in one over—and Abhishek does it regularly.

“I didn’t change anything in my approach,” Abhishek said after winning the Player of the Match award. “When you're chasing 200, you have to go hard in the powerplay. That was the plan Atharva and I discussed.”

 3) : Bishnoi’s Plan Dismantled

Ravi Bishnoi came into the attack with a strategy—to bowl wide wrong’uns from around the wicket, taking the ball away from Abhishek’s arc. On paper, it looked sound. But Abhishek's immense reach and quick footwork destroyed that plan.

By the third delivery, Bishnoi abandoned his wide line and bowled into the pitch. But Sharma was ready—rocking back, adjusting his angles, and finding the boundary with ruthless efficiency. The mental pressure quickly shifted, and LSG never recovered.

4) : Expert Praise and Rising Stardom

SRH head coach Daniel Vettori heaped praise on the young batter after the match:

“We’re used to it now. He gets through the first few balls, and then he’s nearly unstoppable—especially against spin. His strike rate is world-class, and tonight was another example.”

This wasn’t a one-off. In IPL 2024, Abhishek smashed 27 runs in a single over off Mukesh Choudhary, nearly ending Chennai Super Kings’ chances in that game too. His growing reputation as a match-winner in crunch situations is one of the big talking points this season.

4) : At 24, Already Among T20’s Elite

While many batters peak in their late 20s or early 30s, Abhishek is rewriting the script at just 24. His calm demeanor, brutal bat-swing, and high-impact approach suggest that he’s not just a rising star—he’s already a giant in the making.

• Consistency – Match-winning knocks in key games.

• Versatility – Destroys both spin and pace.

• Maturity – Steps up in big matches, especially without senior partners like Head.

 5) : LSG’s Playoff Hopes Crushed

For Lucknow Super Giants, this loss was more than just another defeat—it was the end of their IPL 2025 playoff campaign. Despite a strong batting effort (205/5), their bowling failed to execute under pressure.

Bishnoi’s 26-run over became the symbolic collapse of their middle-overs bowling plans. Pooran’s missed opportunity at the boundary and lack of adaptability with field placements all added up to a catastrophic breakdown.

Conclusion: The Abhishek Era Has Arrived

Abhishek Sharma’s seventh-over carnage wasn’t just a highlight—it was a statement. In a high-pressure chase, missing their star batter, and facing one of the top spinners in the league, he dismantled everything in four balls.

If Sunrisers Hyderabad go all the way in IPL 2025, this match—and this over—will be remembered as the moment their title charge truly ignited.

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