SRH vs PBKS: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered an electrifying performance in the 31st match of IPL 2025, chasing down a colossal target of 246 to register a thrilling 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS). Leading the charge was Abhishek Sharma, who played a jaw-dropping knock of 141 off just 55 balls, ensuring Hyderabad crossed the finish line with ease and 9 balls to spare.
PBKS Score Massive 245/6 Despite Losing Wickets Regularly
Batting first, PBKS openers came out all guns blazing, with Priyansh Arya smashing 36 off 13 balls at a strike rate of 276.92. He gave Punjab the ideal start before falling early. Prabhsimran Singh (42 off 23) and Shreyas Iyer took over the charge, with Iyer anchoring the innings brilliantly.
The PBKS skipper, Shreyas Iyer, hammered a spectacular 82 off 36 balls, striking 6 sixes and 6 fours, guiding Punjab to a huge total. Marcus Stoinis added the finishing touches with a rapid 34 off 11 balls*, taking the total to 245/6 in 20 overs.
However, SRH bowlers pulled things back in the second half. Harshal Patel stood out with a brilliant spell of 4/42, dismissing Arya, Iyer, and Maxwell. Eshan Malinga was equally impressive with 2 wickets, including a key breakthrough in the middle overs.
Top Batters – Punjab Kings
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | 82 | 36 | 227.78 |
| Priyansh Arya | 36 | 13 | 276.92 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 42 | 23 | 182.61 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 34 | 11 | 309.09 |
SRH’s Explosive Chase Dominated by Abhishek Sharma
Chasing 246, SRH needed a big start – and Travis Head provided just that. He smashed 66 off 37 balls, lacing his innings with 9 boundaries and 3 sixes. But the real fireworks came from Abhishek Sharma.
Opening the innings, Abhishek unleashed an assault like never before. He scored 141 off just 55 balls, with a breathtaking strike rate of 256.36, peppering the boundaries with 14 sixes and 10 fours. He took down every bowler in the PBKS attack and virtually ended the match by the 17th over.
After his dismissal, Heinrich Klaasen (21)* and Ishan Kishan (9)* calmly finished things off as SRH reached 247/2 in 18.3 overs.
Top Batters – Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 141 | 55 | 256.36 |
| Travis Head | 66 | 37 | 178.38 |
| Heinrich Klaasen* | 21 | 14 | 150.00 |
PBKS Bowling – No Answer to Abhishek’s Onslaught
Punjab’s bowlers were taken to the cleaners as none of them managed to keep Abhishek Sharma in check. While Arshdeep Singh managed to pick up a wicket, he went for 9.20 runs per over. The rest, including Chahal, Maxwell, and Jansen, struggled to make an impact in the face of SRH’s brutal hitting.
SRH Bowling – Harshal Leads the Way
Despite conceding 245 runs, SRH’s bowling unit showed resilience. Harshal Patel was exceptional, picking up 4 wickets in key moments to restrict PBKS from going past 260. Eshan Malinga also struck twice, including the dismissal of Prabhsimran and Wadhwa.
Top Bowlers – Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Bowler | Wkts | Runs | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 42 | 10.50 |
| Eshan Malinga | 2 | 45 | 11.20 |
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for his record-breaking knock of 141 runs. His innings, filled with clean hitting and supreme confidence, is now one of the best individual performances of IPL 2025 so far. Sharma’s fearless approach and ability to find gaps turned a tough chase into a walk in the park.
Key Moments in SRH vs PBKS Match
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Abhishek Sharma’s 141 off 55 – one of the fastest centuries in IPL 2025.
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Harshal Patel’s 4-wicket haul that kept PBKS from crossing 260.
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Travis Head’s explosive 66 set the platform for the historic chase.
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