India, April 13 -- After a difficult start to the season, Abhishek Sharma roared back to form on Saturday, carving out a whirlwind knock of 141 runs against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The knock single-handedly helped Sunrisers snap their four-match losing streak as they chased down a record 246 with nine balls to spare. After the match, Abhishek ended all mystery around his unique 'note' celebration upon reaching his first-ever century in IPL.

The 24-year-old smashed 14 boundaries and 10 sixes in his 55-ball 141 at a strike rate of 256.36. It was the highest-ever score by an Indian in IPL history and third-highest overall after Chris Gayle (175* for RCB against Pune Warriors India in 2013) and Brendon McCullu...