Soon, the second leg of a double-header will start and promises to be an exciting contest between PBKS and SRH in Hyderabad – and everyone must watch! This game won’t disappoint.
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head put on a stunning batting display, setting an unprecedented opening partnership record at Hyderabad Cricket Club.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard.
Here are the last 5 IPL matches between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), summarized in the table below:
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Score Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2025 | Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Stadium, Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | by 8 wickets | SRH 247/2 (18.3) vs PBKS 245/6 (20.0) |
| May 19, 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Stadium, Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | by 4 wickets | PBKS 214/5, SRH 215/6 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Mullanpur (Mohali) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | by 2 runs | SRH 182/9 vs PBKS 180/6 |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad | by 8 wickets | SRH 145/2 vs PBKS 143/9 |
| May 22, 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Punjab Kings | by 5 wickets | PBKS 160/5 vs SRH 157/8 |
PBKS vs SRH
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head got SRH off the mark quickly with an explosive opening stand of 245 runs from PBKS’ 245-run total, as they shared IPL history’s second highest opening stand with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes scored by Abhishek in just 55 balls off just 55 balls – his best ever performance ever! They reached the target with five balls remaining for an easy victory that catapulted them up the table; though they must beat Rajasthan Royals in their next match to avoid falling back down into bottom two finish!
PBKS appeared to be on track for an enormous score after an impressive opening partnership between Prabhsimran Singh and Atharva Taide who put together an outstanding 97 off 55 balls during their powerplay partnership. But Harshal Patel turned things around by picking off Shreyas Iyer and Ian Maxwell within one over, slowing their run-rate considerably while Abhishek Sharma raced towards his maiden IPL century in just 40 deliveries!
Abhishek finally came good late in the season and quickly established himself as one of IPL history’s premier batsmen. After taking two catches to keep PBKS at bay and being dropped on 28 by Yash Thakur off his own bowling, Abhishek quickly turned that missed opportunity into sixes and fours before continuing to smash through SRH with unerring confidence.
Abhishek Sharma fell to Jitesh Sharma off a straight delivery with the score at 207; but his great strike rate helped accelerate SRH through to victory in just 26 overs with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 42 off 26 to ensure top eight status and keep pressure on CSK, MI, and DC for top three places in 2024. It should make for an exciting conclusion of their 2024 campaign!
Match 27
PBKS vs SRH was the highlight of an exciting day of games at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. On a pitch that had returned to its former batting-friendly best, Travi-Shek combined in full force. Abhishek hit an unbeaten 141 off 55 deliveries to establish an opening stand with Travis Head that reached 50 runs quickly in three overs, before going on to score an unassailable 66 in just 37 balls. Abhishek’s fearless batting display propelled Pat Cummins-led side to one of the highest successful run chases ever witnessed in IPL history; 246 runs were achieved with nine balls remaining – making the night memorable for Abhishek and team that seems to have come together finally this season. Both teams will be pleased by this encouraging start they’ve made towards victory!
Scorecard
SRH delivered an extraordinary batting masterclass on a pitch which returned to its natural state following last week’s turner, surpassing Punjab Kings’ 245 runs to set an IPL run chase record of 251. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head started fast, setting off their season’s highest opening stand of 123 runs within three overs – an outstanding start by both.
SRH batsmen appeared unfazed by their daunting target, smashing sixes and fours at will to keep the scoreboard moving throughout their innings. But bowling proved a different matter entirely.
Harshal Patel gets the wicket. Priyansh Arya’s innings ended after scoring 36 off 13, Harshal Patel had his man.
Abhishek Sharma makes history, scoring his maiden IPL century with SunRisers Hyderabad finishing on 245/6!
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma formed an unrivalled 123-run partnership to set the scene for an historic run chase.
Even after losing some early wickets, SRH batsmen held on and scored an emphatic victory with seven balls remaining. Priyansh Arya, Priyank Goswami and Heinrich Klaasen each contributed with half-centuries to help propel SRH’s massive total score. Ending their four-match losing streak to return to the top of the table was a wonderful team effort by Marcus Stoinis who hit four sixes off four balls to seal victory and secure their first win since December 22. This was the first time SRH had defeated PBKS at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. Their win moved them one point clear of KKR on the points table and put them atop of it all. This team has also enjoyed unbeaten domestic play this season, winning all their matches at home without defeat. Now they will travel to Kolkata for their next match – which will take place at Eden Gardens on May 20. SRH will feature an impressive batting lineup of Priyank Goswami, Yash Thakur, Nehal Wadhera, Virender Sehwag, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Shah, Yashdeep Singh Arshdeep Kaur Heinrich Klaasen & Lockie Ferguson in their lineup while Mohammad Shami Mohit Sharma Yashdeep Chahar Simarjeet Singh and Yashvendra Chahal will form its bowling line-up.
Highlights
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ended a four-match losing streak against Punjab Kings (PBKS) with an emphatic win at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday evening, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 141 off 55 balls, which marked only the second highest successful run-chase ever completed in IPL history. Travis Head also scored an outstanding half century, contributing immensely to SRH’s successful chase for victory.
SRH got off to an explosive start thanks to their opening duo of ‘Travi-Shek’ who unleashed three sixes and one four in their opening over, racing to 97 without loss without Harshal Patel being brought in as wicket-keeper, though neither opener managed to pass fifty without incident.
Atharva Taide and Rilee Rossouw both hit sixes to take PBKS to 261/6 in the 12th over, but in their very first over, debutant legspinner Eshan Malinga struck, dismissing Taide with an offcutter before catching him at third man.
Heinrich Klaasen made an outstanding diving catch to bring Shreyas Iyer back into play at long-on, but that wasn’t enough to stop SRH’s momentum. Abhishek reached his century with a boundary off the first ball of the 17th over; when he raised it in celebrations the Orange Army applauded wildly. Abhishek hit five more sixes to finish on 141; this score stands as both Punjab’s highest score ever and third-highest in Hyderabad history! SRH recorded an 8-wicket victory, taking them top of league table for good.
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