In a nail-biting IPL 2025 encounter at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dominated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-intensity run chase in Match 27. The match, characterized by explosive batting, witnessed SRH achieve a record win, with Abhishek Sharma's brilliance taking center stage.

Punjab Kings'Innings

Electing to bat, PBKS amassed 245/6 in 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive 82 off 36 balls, including a 22-ball fifty, anchored the innings. Openers Priyansh Arya (36 off 13) and Prabhsimran Singh (42 off 23) blazed to a 66-run stand in four overs. Marcus Stoinis’ unbeaten 34 off 11, smashing four sixes off Mohammed Shami’s final over, propelled PBKS to their season-high total. Harshal Patel shone for SRH with 4/42, while Shami’s 0/75 proved costly.

Colossal totals!

Highest total for PBKS in IPL

262/2 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
245/6 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
243/5 vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2025
232/2 vs RCB, Dharamsala, 2011
231/4 vs CSK, Cuttack, 2014#SRHvPBKS | #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/YpaEheB0DA

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Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings

In pursuit of an intimidating 246, SRH raced to 247/2 in 18.3 overs, registering an eight-wicket victory and the second-largest IPL chase in history. Abhishek Sharma took the charge with a jaw-dropping 141 in 55 deliveries, hitting 14 fours and 10 sixes. His 40-ball century, the fifth-quickest in IPL history, shattered David Warner's SRH record (131) and earned him the Player of the Match award. Abhishek's 171-run partnership with Travis Head and 66 off 37 of Head in 12.3 overs destroyed PBKS's hopes. Heinrich Klaasen (21* off 12) and Ishan Kishan (9* off 5) put finishing touches on the chase, and Klaasen hit the winning boundary. PBKS bowlers such as Yash Thakur (0/40) and Arshdeep Singh were left shattered.

SRH CAME. SRH SAW. SRH CONQUERED. 👊🧡

The second-highest run chase in #TATAIPL history 🙌🤯

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Post-Match Reactions

• Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): Cummins appreciated Abhishek Sharma's incredible knock and conceded bowling was challenging on a wicket where slower balls did not play. He pointed out the composed mindset in the chase and acknowledged the crowd for their unbelievable support.
• Abhishek Sharma (Player of the Match): Abhishek attributed the team and captain for the support they provided him during his lean period. He adjusted his game wisely and averred that his family's presence was fortuitous. He appreciated Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav for their support and was delighted to assist in ending the losing streak.

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• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): Iyer was taken aback by the ease of the pursuit and felt PBKS lost crucial opportunities. He complimented Abhishek's performance and conceded Lockie Ferguson's injury was a blow but added the team has to improve.
• Travis Head (SRH): Head labeled it a special victory and stated he and Abhishek remained true to what had worked for them the previous year. He stressed being calm and choosing the right moments while also admitting that a touch of luck didn't hurt.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard

Kings Innings (245/6 in 20 Overs)

Sunrisers Innings (247/2 in 18.3 Overs)