Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer banked on their batting and decided to bat first against SRH. Last match’s centurion Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave Punjab a flying start, scoring 89 runs in just the powerplay. While Arya got out on 36 off just 13 balls, Singh scored 46.
After failing to score runs in the last two innings, Iyer stepped up and capitalized on the momentum set by the openers. He partnered with Nehal Vadhera, scoring 160 runs in just 13 overs. Marcus Stoinis added a flourish in the final over, propelling Punjab to a score of 244. The Australian batsman hit four sixes off Mohammed Shami, who conceded 75 runs in 4 overs.
Punjab Kings fans would’ve been on cloud nine after their innings, as such a big target had only been chased once. But unlike other matches, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma fired right from the start for the first time this season. The destructive duo put up 171 runs without losing a wicket by the 13th over, making the chase look effortless. Head scored 69 off just 33 balls before getting out to Yuzvendra Chahal.
Despite the Aussie’s dismissal, Sharma continued the fireworks, with Heinrich Klaasen promoting himself up the order. Sharma became the third-fastest Indian to score a hundred in the IPL and recorded the third-highest individual score in tournament history, behind only Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle. SRH defeated PBKS by 8 wickets, chasing down the target with 9 balls to spare. With this win, Hyderabad moved ahead of MI and CSK on the points table, pushing both teams to the bottom in IPL 2025.
Fans in awe of SRH’s Abhishek Sharma’s blistering knock of 141 against Punjab Kings
Not only Sunrisers Hyderabad fans but also Punjab Kings praised Abhishek’s innings, which took away the whole match. Some fans stated that T20 cricket was becoming more and more dangerous.
One fan admired Abhishek’s knock and said he had learned a lot from Yuvraj Singh. Another fan admitted that although his inning was enjoyable, Pretty Zinta must have been upset. Some fans even called it the best chase ever. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:
One user said that SRH was back in form and everyone should be worried. Another predicted that Sharma would soon be playing for the Indian national team. Some fans criticized Iyer for failing to defend two of the highest targets ever chased against his team. Another fan commented that such pitches were ruining cricket, offering nothing for the bowlers.
