- By Namrata Vijay
- Wed, 06 May 2026 10:25 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad maintained aggressive batting against Punjab Kings and set a new benchmark in their IPL 2026 match, again posting a target above 200 runs, highlighting their formidable batting prowess. After this performance, Hyderabad has set targets of over 200 runs against PBKS eight times, matching the Mumbai Indians' record of eight such scores against the Delhi-based franchise. It stands as the joint-most by any side against a single team in this tournament, underscoring Hyderabad's dominance over PBKS.
Highest total for SRH against PBKS in IPL
247/2 at Hyderabad (2025)
235/4 at Hyderabad (2026)
219/6 at Mullanpur (2026)
215/6 at Hyderabad (2024)
212/6 at Hyderabad (2019)
Their current formidable target of 235 runs is the highest in this match. Four of these five totals between SRH and PBKS have been recorded in Hyderabad, including the record 247-run target from last season. Whenever the Pat Cummins-led side attacks the Punjab franchise, the match reliably turns into a run-fest.
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Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head launched the hosts with a blistering start, then Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalized on dropped catches to score extensively. Klaasen's powerful 69 and Kishan's composed 55 ensured no further lapses, with Nitish Kumar Reddy providing a late spark.
The hosts struck 17 sixes, marking their highest tally against the Shreyas Iyer-led side in a single tournament innings. Abhishek laid the groundwork for a mammoth score while Klaasen and Kishan sustained relentless pressure.
The Shreyas Iyer-led side endured a disappointing fielding performance. Yuzvendra Chahal finished with figures of 1/32, visibly frustrated by dropped catches that limited his wicket tally. Poor fielding compounded their struggles on an unresponsive pitch.
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Whenever Hyderabad faces the Shreyas Iyer-led side, massive scores frequently follow. With eight instances of totals topping 200 runs against PBKS, the hosts have showcased one of the tournament's most dominant batting displays.