In a high-scoring thriller at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) convincingly beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets on April 12, 2025. PBKS posted a competitive total of 245/6 in 20 overs, but SRH’s batting prowess proved too much to handle.
Punjab Kings posted a total of 245/6 in 20 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 42 runs off 23 balls (7 boundaries and 1 six) and skipper Shreyas Iyer contributing 82 runs off 36 balls (6 boundaries and 6 sixes). Harshal Patel was the standout bowler for SRH, taking 4 wickets for 42 runs in his 4 overs.
In response, SRH’s batting lineup did the heavy lifting. Travis Head scored 66 runs off 37 balls with 9 boundaries and 3 sixes, laying a solid foundation for the chase. Abhishek Sharma was nothing short of phenomenal, smashing 141 runs off 55 balls with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes. His explosive knock sealed the win for SRH, who reached 247/2 with ease. Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off the second-highest chase in the history of the IPL.
SRH’s convincing win showcased their batting strength and depth. With this victory, SRH sends a strong message about their title aspirations in IPL 2025. PBKS, on the other hand, will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in their next match.
