The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash on May 19, 2024, delivered everything cricket fans crave – a massive 214-run target, explosive fifties from both teams, dramatic wickets, and a nail-biting finish at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
This wasn’t just another IPL 2024 match. SRH needed a win to secure a top-two playoff finish, while PBKS was playing for pride after missing playoffs for the tenth straight season.
What unfolded was a run-fest that saw 429 runs scored across 40 overs, with Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chasing 215 with 4 wickets and 5 balls remaining.
This complete Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline breaks down every over, every partnership, and every turning point that made this one of IPL 2024’s most entertaining encounters.
You’ll see exactly how PBKS built their 214/5 total, how SRH responded with fearless batting, and which moments decided this high-scoring thriller.
Match Overview: The Stakes & Strategy
Sunrisers Hyderabad entered this final league match with clear objectives – win and hope for favorable results elsewhere to secure a top-two finish and earn two chances at reaching the final.
Punjab Kings came in with nothing but pride, having already been eliminated from playoff contention for a tenth consecutive season.
The venue favored batsmen. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium had become synonymous with high-scoring games throughout IPL 2024, with its shorter boundaries and fast outfield.
Both teams knew 180+ would be par, and anything close to 200 would need exceptional chasing.
SRH won the toss and chose to bowl first – a decision that seemed risky given their explosive batting lineup’s preference for chasing big totals.
But with potential rain forecasted and knowing their batting depth, captain Pat Cummins backed his bowlers to restrict first, then unleash the batting firepower.
PBKS needed a strong powerplay from their struggling top order. Their top three had scored the fewest runs among all teams in IPL 2024 and had the lowest number of fifty-plus scores. This match would test whether they could finally deliver when pressure was off.
Punjab Kings Innings: Building to 214/5
Punjab Kings posted 214/5 in their 20 overs – a competitive total built on aggressive starts, crucial partnerships, and smart acceleration in the death overs.
Powerplay Explosion (Overs 1-6): 61/0
PBKS came out swinging from ball one. Opener Prabhsimran Singh and Atharva Taide provided the explosive start Punjab desperately needed throughout the season.
- Over 1: Taide took strike against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, starting cautiously with just 3 runs as both batsmen assessed the pitch conditions.
- Over 2: The boundaries started flowing. Prabhsimran drove Jaydev Unadkat through covers for the match’s first four, immediately putting pressure on SRH bowlers.
- Over 3: Taide joined the party with back-to-back boundaries off Unadkat, finding gaps square of the wicket. PBKS raced to 18/0 after 3 overs – exactly the start they wanted.
- Over 4-5: The fifty partnership came up in just 33 balls. Prabhsimran looked particularly fluent, using his feet against pace and finding boundaries regularly. Taide played the supporting role, rotating strike and hitting occasional boundaries when bowlers erred in length.
- Over 6 (Strategic Timeout): PBKS reached 61/0, with both openers set and looking dangerous. Taide had 27, Prabhsimran 33. For once, Punjab’s top order delivered exactly what they needed – a platform without losing early wickets.
This powerplay completely shifted the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline. Instead of their usual struggle, PBKS dominated, scoring at over 10 per over without losing a wicket.
Building Momentum (Overs 7-15): 113 more runs, 3 wickets
The middle overs saw PBKS lose their openers but find new momentum through Rilee Rossouw.
- Over 7-9: Taide fell for 30 soon after the timeout, trying to accelerate against spin. But Prabhsimran kept attacking, reaching his fifty off just 34 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. His innings gave Punjab Kings the aggressive foundation they needed.
- Over 10: The 100-run mark came up in just 10.1 overs. Rossouw joined Prabhsimran and immediately looked to attack, not letting SRH bowlers settle into any rhythm.
- Over 11-13: This partnership added 50 runs in just 25 balls. Rossouw’s 26 off 14 balls provided the perfect foil to Prabhsimran’s anchor role. Both batsmen targeted the shorter leg-side boundary, with maximums clearing it regularly.
- Over 13-14: The 150 came up in 13.4 overs. But SRH finally got the breakthrough when Prabhsimran fell for 54, ending a brilliant innings. He reviewed the decision unsuccessfully, and PBKS suddenly faced pressure at 174/3 after 16 overs.
- Over 15 (Strategic Timeout): Rossouw stood unbeaten on 47, now carrying the responsibility of batting through to maximize the total.
Death Overs Surge (Overs 16-20): 40 more runs, 2 wickets
PBKS knew these final overs would determine if their total was merely competitive or truly challenging.
- Over 16-17: Rossouw continued his assault, clearing the boundaries with regularity. SRH’s death bowling, usually reliable, looked vulnerable against his timing and power.
- Over 18-19: Jitesh Sharma joined Rossouw and immediately started rotating strike intelligently. They didn’t just swing wildly – they picked their bowlers, found gaps, and ran hard between wickets.
- Over 19: The 200-run mark arrived in 19.4 overs. Rossouw fell soon after for a quickfire knock, but his contribution had been invaluable.
- Over 20: Jitesh Sharma finished unbeaten on 32, with Shivam Singh on 2. The final over yielded crucial runs, pushing PBKS to 214/5.
This total represented Punjab Kings’ highest against SRH in recent encounters and put serious scoreboard pressure on the home team.
Punjab Kings Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 54 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 158.82 | c & b |
| Atharva Taide | 30 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 142.85 | caught |
| Rilee Rossouw | 49 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 168.96 | caught |
| Jitesh Sharma | 32* | 20 | 2 | 2 | 160.00 | not out |
| Shivam Singh | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 214/5 | 20.0 | — | — | 10.70 | — |
Key Partnerships:
- 1st wicket: 50 runs in 33 balls (Taide 21, Prabhsimran 30)
- 2nd wicket: 50 runs in 25 balls (Prabhsimran 22, Rossouw 26)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Key Moments |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 | Powerplay control |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | Early boundaries |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 | Death over specialist |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 | Middle overs |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | Spin option |
SRH’s bowlers struggled to contain the PBKS onslaught. Every bowler went for 8+ economy, showing just how good the batting conditions were and how aggressively Punjab approached the innings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase: Hunting Down 215
SRH needed 215 to win – a massive target but well within their capabilities given the batting firepower in their lineup. What followed was a masterclass in fearless chasing.
Powerplay Carnage (Overs 1-6): 84/2
Sunrisers Hyderabad didn’t just start aggressively – they went full throttle from the first ball, showing why they were IPL 2024’s most dangerous chasing team.
- Over 1-2: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma opened, and immediately attacked. Head fell early for 7, but that didn’t slow the run rate.
- Over 3: Rahul Tripathi joined Abhishek, and both batsmen targeted every loose delivery. A review for a wide in over 3.2 showed how seriously PBKS took every run conceded.
- Over 3-4: The 50 came up in just 3.6 overs (24 balls). This was breathtaking cricket – boundaries every over, calculated risks, and exceptional timing. The second wicket partnership added 50 runs in 23 balls, with Abhishek contributing 21 and Tripathi 24.
- Over 5-6: Abhishek reached his fifty off just 21 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. This was carnage. By the strategic timeout at 6 overs, SRH had raced to 84/2 – well ahead of the required rate with 8 wickets in hand.
Abhishek stood on 41, with new batsman Nitish Kumar Reddy on 2. The Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline was tilting heavily toward the home team.
Middle Overs: Maintaining Momentum (Overs 7-15): 98 more runs, 2 wickets
This phase would determine the match. Could PBKS strike back, or would SRH continue their assault?
- Over 7-8: Abhishek continued his destruction, adding boundaries regularly. The 100 came up in just 8.1 overs (50 balls). Tripathi rotated strike well, ensuring Abhishek stayed on strike.
- Over 9-11: The third wicket partnership between Abhishek and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 50 runs in 28 balls, with Abhishek contributing 27 and Nitish 17. Every PBKS bowler tried different lengths and lines, but nothing worked against this onslaught.
- Over 11-12: The 150 came up in 11.6 overs (73 balls). SRH was cruising – they needed just 65 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets remaining.
- Over 13-15: PBKS finally struck back, removing both set batsmen. Abhishek’s explosive innings ended, as did Tripathi’s supporting knock. But the damage was done – SRH reached 182/4 after 15 overs, needing just 33 from 30 balls.
- Strategic Timeout at 15 overs: Heinrich Klaasen on 29, Shahbaz Ahmed on 2. The match was SRH’s to lose.
Finishing the Chase (Overs 16-19.1): 33 runs, 2 wickets
With the game nearly won, SRH just needed to avoid a collapse.
- Over 16-17: Klaasen, one of IPL 2024’s most destructive finishers, took calculated risks. He didn’t need to go berserk – just find boundaries when possible and rotate strike otherwise.
- Over 18: PBKS bowlers tried yorkers, bouncers, slower balls – everything in their arsenal. A couple of wickets fell, giving Punjab faint hope.
- Over 19: SRH needed just 5 runs from 12 balls. Abdul Samad finished the job with a boundary, sealing a 4-wicket victory with 5 balls remaining.
- Final Score: SRH 215/6 in 19.1 overs
The Hyderabad crowd erupted. Sunrisers Hyderabad had done their part – they’d beaten Punjab Kings and kept their top-two playoff hopes alive.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Abhishek Sharma | 66 | 28 | 5 | 6 | 235.71 | caught |
| Travis Head | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 | caught early |
| Rahul Tripathi | 33 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 183.33 | caught |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 23 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 135.29 | caught |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 39 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 162.50 | not out |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 | caught |
| Abdul Samad | 11* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 137.50 | not out |
| Extras | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 215/6 | 19.1 | — | — | 11.22 | — |
Key Partnerships:
- 2nd wicket: 50 runs in 23 balls (Abhishek 21, Tripathi 24)
- 3rd wicket: 50 runs in 28 balls (Abhishek 27, Nitish 17)
Punjab Kings Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Key Moments |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3.1 | 44 | 2 | 13.89 | Picked key wickets |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 | Expensive powerplay |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 | Best economy |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 | Death over duties |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | Spin option |
Despite taking wickets, PBKS bowlers couldn’t stop the run flow. When every bowler goes for 9+ economy in a T20 chase, the batting side is simply playing exceptional cricket.
Key Turning Points That Decided the Match
1. Prabhsimran’s 50 Off 34 Balls
His explosive fifty gave PBKS the platform for 214, showing their top order could finally deliver when it mattered.
2. PBKS Powerplay: 61/0 in 6 Overs
For once, Punjab’s top order didn’t collapse early. That opening stand changed the entire complexion of their innings.
3. Abhishek Sharma’s 50 Off 21 Balls
This was the match’s defining moment. His assault in the powerplay put SRH so far ahead that PBKS never recovered control.
4. SRH’s 84/2 After 6 Overs
Scoring 84 in the powerplay while chasing 215 essentially won the match. Punjab Kings needed early wickets but got carnage instead.
5. The 150 in 12 Overs
When SRH reached 150 in the 12th over with 8 wickets in hand, the match was effectively over. They needed just 65 from 48 balls.
6. Klaasen’s Calm Finish
When wickets fell in the middle overs, Klaasen’s experience ensured no panic. His 39 not out steadied the ship and guided SRH home.
Match Statistics & Records
Aggregate Runs: 429 runs scored – one of the highest-scoring encounters between these teams
Fastest Fifties:
- Abhishek Sharma: 21 balls
- Prabhsimran Singh: 34 balls
Powerplay Dominance:
- PBKS: 61/0 (10.17 RPO)
- SRH: 84/2 (14.00 RPO)
Strike Rates Over 150:
- Abhishek Sharma: 235.71
- Rahul Tripathi: 183.33
- Rilee Rossouw: 168.96
- Heinrich Klaasen: 162.50
- Jitesh Sharma: 160.00
- Prabhsimran Singh: 158.82
Winning Margin: 4 wickets, 5 balls remaining
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma (66 off 28, SR: 235.71)
Historical Context: PBKS vs SRH Rivalry (2013-2024)
Beyond this thrilling May 2024 encounter, the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad rivalry spans over a decade with 23 total matches since SRH entered the IPL in 2013.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Sunrisers Hyderabad dominates this rivalry with 16 wins compared to Punjab Kings’ 7 victories – a winning percentage around 70%.
The May 2024 match was SRH’s second victory over PBKS that season, having earlier won by 2 runs in Mohali in April.
| Category | SRH | PBKS |
| Total Wins | 16 | 7 |
| Winning % | ~70% | ~30% |
| Highest Score | 277/3 | Data limited |
| Lowest Score | 114 | 119 |
| Biggest Win Margin | 69 runs (2020) | 5 runs (2020) |
Recent Form (2020-2024)
PBKS hasn’t beaten SRH since 2020, creating a four-year drought against this opponent. During this stretch, Sunrisers won 6 consecutive matches including:
- 2020: Split series – PBKS won by 5 runs, SRH won by 69 runs
- 2022: SRH swept both matches comfortably
- 2023: SRH won both, including a 2-run thriller
- 2024: SRH won both – 2 runs in Mohali, 4 wickets in Hyderabad
The 2-run victory in Mohali (April 9, 2024) was particularly nail-biting, where SRH defended 182 with PBKS falling agonizingly short despite a fighting finish.
Combined with the May 2024 run-fest, these matches showed SRH could win both low-scoring thrillers and high-scoring chases.
Memorable Historical Matches
- The 69-Run Demolition (2020): After losing narrowly in their first 2020 meeting, SRH came back and absolutely destroyed PBKS by 69 runs – the biggest margin in rivalry history. Everything clicked for Sunrisers that day.
- The 277-Run Rampage: When SRH posted 277/3 at their home ground, they played some of the most destructive batting cricket fans have ever seen. Multiple batsmen contributed, boundaries came almost every over, and Punjab’s bowlers looked helpless.
- The 2-Run Thriller (2023): SRH defended their total by just 2 runs. PBKS needed 3 runs off the final ball with wickets in hand but couldn’t get it done. Matches this close live in cricket memory forever.
Statistical Patterns
- Batting First Advantage: Teams batting first have won 9 out of 12 matches in this rivalry – a 75% success rate. This is higher than typical IPL trends and suggests pitch conditions in their encounters favor setting targets.
- Venue Performance: SRH has been dominant both at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and at neutral venues. Punjab Kings have struggled even at their home ground in Mohali against this particular opponent.
What It Means
The historical dominance creates a psychological edge for SRH. When you’ve won 16 of 23 matches against an opponent, confidence flows naturally.
For PBKS, breaking this pattern requires not just playing well, but overcoming the mental hurdle of knowing they haven’t won in four years.
The May 2024 match fit perfectly into this narrative – even when Punjab Kings posted their highest total against SRH in years (214), Sunrisers chased it down with relative comfort. That’s the mark of a team that owns a rivalry.
FAQs
What was the final score in the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match on May 19, 2024?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 4 wickets, chasing down Punjab Kings’ 214/5 with 5 balls to spare, finishing at 215/6 in 19.1 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 66 off 28 balls in the powerplay set up the successful chase.
Who scored the fastest fifty in the PBKS vs SRH May 2024 match?
Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest fifty, reaching his half-century in just 21 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. He finished with 66 off 28 balls at a strike rate of 235.71, essentially winning the match during the powerplay with his aggressive approach.
How many runs did Punjab Kings score batting first?
Punjab Kings scored 214/5 in their 20 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh top-scoring with 54 off 34 balls and Rilee Rossouw contributing 49 off 29 balls. This was their highest total against SRH in recent years, yet still wasn’t enough.
Who has won more matches between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad historically?
Sunrisers Hyderabad dominates the rivalry with 16 wins compared to Punjab Kings’ 7 victories in their 23 total meetings since 2013. That gives SRH about a 70% winning percentage. Punjab hasn’t beaten SRH since 2020, making it a four-year drought.
How fast did SRH score their runs in the powerplay?
SRH scored an incredible 84 runs in the powerplay (first 6 overs) at 14 runs per over, losing just 2 wickets. This aggressive start, led by Abhishek Sharma’s 41 in 6 overs, put them so far ahead of the required rate that PBKS never recovered control of the match.
