SRH vs PBKS Live Score Today: Sunrisers Hyderabad Win!
SRH beat PBKS by 33 runs to claim top spot in the points table with 14 points!
SRH vs PBKS AS IT HAPPENED IPL 2026 Today Match Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Punjab Kings by 33 runs in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the points table. Batting first, SRH piled up an imposing 235/4, powered by aggressive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (55 off 32) and Heinrich Klaasen (69 off 43). The innings got off to a flying start as Abhishek Sharma (35 off 13) and Travis Head (38 off 19) added 54 runs in just 3.3 overs. In reply, PBKS suffered an early collapse and struggled at 23/3 inside the powerplay. Despite a valiant unbeaten 107 off 59 from Cooper Connolly, the lack of support from the rest of the batting lineup meant they fell short, handing SRH a convincing victory. Stay tuned for SRH vs PBKS live score, live score today, live cricket score, IPL live score, IPL 2026 live score, SRH vs PBKS live match updates, IPL 2026 live cricket updates, SRH vs PBKS live streaming, IPL live match streaming, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster SRH vs PBKS encounter here on NewsX.
SRH beat PBKS by 33 runs to claim top spot in the points table with 14 points!
13 overs overs gone, Punjab Kings are now at 121/6 after 13 overs of play! PBKS have a huge target to chase as SRH continue to dominate the match.
But that’s where things started falling apart for Punjab Kings in the field. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen were both handed lifelines as PBKS dropped three catches and even missed a stumping opportunity. The duo made Punjab pay dearly for those mistakes. Both batters smashed superb fifties, with Klaasen staying unbeaten till the very end to power SRH to a daunting total. Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with another impactful cameo and continued his impressive ball-striking form this season. Despite the carnage, Chahal stood out with the ball for Punjab Kings and deserved far better support from his fielders tonight.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have done it again at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium! Another batting masterclass under the lights as SRH pile up a massive 235/4 against Punjab Kings. This is now the third time in four night games this season that SRH have crossed the 200-run mark at home. The only exception? A “quiet” 194!
The explosive platform was once again laid by the dangerous “Travishek duo” — Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma — who came out all guns blazing in the powerplay. Lockie Ferguson finally broke the opening stand by removing Abhishek, before Yuzvendra Chahal got the big wicket of Head.
WICKET! Lockie Ferguson strikes, and Punjab Kings finally get the breakthrough they desperately needed! Abhishek Sharma looked to take on the pacer once again after Ferguson pitched it right in the slot, but this time the timing deserted him. Shreyas Iyer kept his eyes on the ball and completed a calm, well-judged catch. Massive moment in the game as Punjab Kings finally manage to break the dangerous opening stand.
SIX! Travis Head is dealing in boundaries here, two sixes and a four! Arshdeep Singh drops it short and around off, but Head was ready for it deep inside the crease. He picks the length early and absolutely launches it over deep mid-wicket and into the stands. A brutal over for Arshdeep Singh, 16 runs come off it as Sunrisers Hyderabad continue their explosive start. Sunrisers Hyderabad 48/0 in 3 overs vs Punjab Kings in Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma is up and running in Hyderabad, and the fans are absolutely loving it! Sunrisers Hyderabad’s openers have set the stage on fire, smashing 21 runs off Marco Jansen’s over. Two massive sixes and two boundaries in the over have shifted the momentum firmly in SRH’s favour early on. Punjab Kings will now be desperate to stem the flow of runs and regain control of the contest. SRH 32/0 in 2 overs vs PBKS at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
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