Abhishek Sharma led a stunning display at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, scoring an unbeaten 141 off just 55 balls to lead South Riding of Hyderabad’s record-setting opening stand of Abhishek-Travis Head that led SRH past their opponents for the opening stand record.
PBKS and SRH have faced off 24 times in the IPL, with SRH leading with 17 wins compared to only seven by PBKS despite being original franchises since 2008. Despite being original franchises since 2008, neither side have won their inaugural trophy yet.
Check the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match scorecard to see the detailed results of their encounters and key performances.
| Date | Match Result | Venue | PBKS Score | SRH Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Apr-2025 | SRH won by 8 wickets | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 245/6 (20.0) | 247/2 (18.3) | SRH |
| 19-May-2024 | SRH won by 4 wickets | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 214/5 (20.0) | 215/6 (19.1) | SRH |
| 09-Apr-2024 | SRH won by 2 runs | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 180/6 (20.0) | 182/9 (20.0) | SRH |
| 09-Apr-2023 | SRH won by 8 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 143/9 (20.0) | 145/2 (17.1) | SRH |
| 22-May-2022 | PBKS won by 5 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 189/4 (20.0) | 188/6 (20.0) | PBKS |
SRH vs PBKS
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, two teams with vastly differing campaigns come together for an intense clash that promises high scoring action. SRH are seeking to end their losing run while PBKS are on an upswing following three consecutive wins.
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head created an unforgettable batting masterclass as they led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to an astonishing record 246-8 against Punjab Kings at RGIA on Wednesday night.
Abhishek hit his fifty off just 16 deliveries – the fastest by any SRH batter this season – while Head was right beside him to score two towering sixes during an unbeaten 66 off 37 balls for an unbeaten performance by both batsmen.
PBKS openers made a strong start, racing to 76-1 in the powerplay and setting an aggressive tone for their team. But debutant Eshan Malinga brought them back down to earth with an excellent yorker that removed Wadhera before left-arm spinner Harshal Patel picked off Shashank Singh for 27 runs before also taking out Glenn Maxwell and Shreyas Iyer for small scores to stop their runs flowing freely.
Just when it seemed SRH were losing momentum, Marcus Stoinis launched his remarkable knockoff Shami with four straight sixes in his final over, propelling his side to an amazing total total.
SRH have struggled to score runs lately, yet their lower-order showed promise during this match. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh looked good with Singh scoring his second half century of the tournament. If SRH are going to find success this season they need their top four to improve and score more runs than they have.
SRH must improve their bowling discipline to remain one of the league’s premier toss-winning sides, but their bowling is currently unrivaled when it comes to winning matches after winning the toss.
Even during their recent poor form, having Shreyas Iyer as their proven leader provides hope of returning to form. Meanwhile, spinners such as Mohammad Nabi and Yash Thakur must become more consistent.
