Watch How This one for Orange Army Will Always Be Special for SRH Fans and Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma recently talked about the support he receives from the Orange Army. The Asia Cup POTT winner opened about how the fans supported him even when he didn't score runs. He also hailed the Orange Army as the best in the IPL.

Abhishek Sharma has been all over the headlines for his performances in the Asia Cup. Although he didn't perform well in the IPL 2025, he ensured to create waves in the Indian team. Recently, Abhishek Sharma had a podcast with Gaurav Kapur

He also praised the Orange Army in the interview, talking about the unwavering support shown by the fans towards him. Despite his not being able to perform well, the fans always motivated him for the next game. Abhishek's letter for the Orange Army still remains the best moment this year for SRH fans.

1. Tough Beginning for Abhishek in IPL 2025

Abhishek Sharma was a dominant batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 season. With hopes that the team would score 300 runs this time, all eyes were on him. But Abhishek was not able to perform well for the team in the initial few games.

Abhishek Sharma in IPL 2025 Initial Games:

• 2nd Match vs Rajasthan Royals: 24 (11)
• 7th Match vs Lucknow SuperGiants: 6 (6)
• 10th Match vs Delhi Capitals: 1 (1)
• 15th Match vs Kolkata Knight Riders: 2 (6)
• 19th Match vs Gujarat Titans: 18 (16)

In the initial five matches which Abhishek played, he failed to register big scores for the team. At this time, any player would feel demotivated, and being a youngster adds more pressure to the same. But Abhishek Sharma received , even in his bad phase.

This fueled something within him, and he wanted to perform well. Not just performing well for himself, but for the Orange Army. Thus, he carried a note in his pocket for a few games. He also told himself that he would take out the note only when he scored a century.

2. Abhishek’s Century Salute to Fans

After failing to perform well for the first five games of the team, Abhishek played in the match against the Punjab Kings. With the match being played in Hyderabad, the Orange Army came in great numbers to support. And Abhishek didn't let them down this time.

Punjab Kings batted first in this game and scored 245/6 in their innings. With the team posting a mammoth total, several fans thought this game was for Sunrisers Hyderabad to lose. But Abhishek Sharma had some different plans.

Abhishek Sharma went on to score 141 runs off just 55 balls, with 14 fours and 10 sixes. After completing his century in 40 balls, Abhishek Sharma finally took out the note he had in his pocket. The note said, “This One's for the Orange Army,” as Abhishek Sharma dedicated his ton to the fans and their unwavering support.

His note did keep everyone intrigued, as Shreyas Iyer even went towards him. Iyer took the note in his hands and read what was written on it by Abhishek Sharma. Travis Head later revealed that he kept the note in his pocket for several games and finally got the chance to take it out today.