SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad Beat Punjab Kings by 33 Runs
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SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad Beat Punjab Kings by 33 Runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded their eighth 200-plus score of the season to beat Punjab Kings by 33 runs and replace them atop the IPL 2026 on Wednesday.
Match Summary
Cooper Connolly struck his maiden T20 century, but the Australian all-rounder’s unbeaten 107 off 59 balls went in vain for Punjab, which finished at 202-7 and lost their third straight game.
Leading run-getter Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) had earlier capitalized on sloppy Punjab fielding and led Hyderabad to 235-4 as both batters notched aggressive half-centuries after getting early reprieves.
Player Performances
Punjab had a terrific start to the season when it stayed unbeaten in the first seven games that included a successful run chase of 265 against Delhi Capitals.
Hyderabad ensured its record of not losing an IPL game after scoring 220-plus stayed intact as Punjab got derailed inside the first four overs when they slipped to 23-3 and Connolly, who hit eight sixes and seven fours, got little support from the other end in a steep chase.
Key Moments
- Hyderabad’s aggressive opening pair of Abhishek Sharma (35 off 13 balls) and Travis Head (38 off 19 balls) provided a rollicking start of 54 off 21 balls.
- Klaasen and Kishan shared an attacking 88-run stand off 48 balls as both batters were dropped before reaching double figures.
- Cummins (2-34) stifled the chase early when he first had Priyansh Arya caught at deep mid-wicket in the first over and then took smart catches of Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer.
What This Result Means for IPL 2026
Hyderabad’s seventh win in 11 games moved them into first place on 14 points, one more than Punjab, which got bumped out of the top spot.
FAQs
Q1: Who won yesterday’s SRH vs PBKS match?
A1: SRH defeated PBKS by 33 runs in Hyderabad.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in the SRH vs PBKS match?
A2: Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: SRH vs PBKS Sunrisers Hyderabad 235 for 4 (Klaasen 69, Kishan 55, Head 38, Chahal 1-32) Punjab Kings 202 for 7 (Connolly 107*, Cummins 2-34, Shivang 2-45)
