Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Punjab Kings by 8 wickets on April 12, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, chasing down 246 runs in just 18.3 overs.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a breathtaking 141 off 55 balls—the highest score by an Indian in IPL history and the highest in a successful run chase.
Travis Head contributed 66 off 37 balls as SRH completed the third-highest chase in IPL with 9 balls to spare. The explosive opening partnership of 153 runs decimated Punjab’s bowling attack.
Head-to-Head Record
Sunrisers Hyderabad dominates the rivalry with 17 wins from 24 encounters against Punjab Kings. PBKS has managed only 7 victories since SRH joined the IPL in 2013.
SRH has won 9 of the last 10 matches between these teams. Most matches have featured high-scoring encounters with several last-over thrillers.
| Category | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings |
| Matches Won | 17 | 7 |
| Highest Score | 247/2 (2025) | 245/6 (2025) |
| Lowest Score | 120/7 (2020) | 119 (2015) |
| Win Streak | 5 matches (2024-25) | – |
| Average Score | 165.4 | 158.7 |
Latest Match: April 12, 2025 (IPL 2025, Match 27)
Match Summary
Punjab Kings posted 245/6 in 20 overs. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 82 off 47 balls. Marcus Stoinis smashed 55 off 21 balls.
SRH’s chase was powered by Abhishek Sharma’s historic knock. He reached his hundred in just 40 balls. Sharma hit 14 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 256.36.
Punjab Kings Innings – 245/6 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Atharva Taide | 34 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 178.95 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 82 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 174.47 |
| Liam Livingstone | 26 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 162.50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 55 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 261.90 |
| Shashank Singh | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 257.14 |
| Total | 245/6 | 120 | – | – | 12.25 |
- Bowling: Pat Cummins 1/42, Marco Jansen 1/39, Jaydev Unadkat 2/48
Punjab reached 53 runs in 3 overs during the powerplay. Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings brilliantly. He reached his fifty off 32 balls.
Stoinis provided late fireworks with 55 off just 21 balls. The pair added crucial runs in the death overs. Punjab scored 71 runs in the last 4 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 247/2 (18.3 overs)
Abhishek Sharma played one of the greatest IPL innings ever. He smashed 141 off 55 balls with 14 fours and 10 sixes.
Travis Head scored 66 off 37 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen finished unbeaten on 21 off 14 balls.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Travis Head | 66 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 178.38 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 141 | 55 | 14 | 10 | 256.36 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 21* | 14 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 9* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Total | 247/2 | 111 | – | – | 13.35 |
- Bowling: Yuzvendra Chahal 1/58, Arshdeep Singh 1/59
Head and Sharma raced to 101 in just 7.3 overs. The pair reached 153 before Head departed in the 11th over. Sharma brought up his century in 40 balls—the fifth-fastest in IPL history.
He dominated all Punjab bowlers without mercy. Chahal and Arshdeep had no answers to his assault. SRH needed just 29 runs from the last 4 overs. Klaasen and Kishan finished the job comfortably.
Recent Match: May 19, 2024 (IPL 2024, Match 69)
Match Summary
SRH won by 4 wickets at Hyderabad in a thriller. PBKS posted 214/5 in 20 overs. Rilee Rossouw top-scored with 47. SRH chased down 215 in 19.1 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed an unbeaten 64 off 37 balls to seal victory.
Punjab Kings Innings – 214/5 (20 overs)
PBKS reached 150 in 13.4 overs. Rossouw anchored the innings with 47 runs. The middle order contributed crucial runs. Punjab scored freely throughout their innings. They posted 214/5—their second-highest total against SRH.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 215/6 (19.1 overs)
SRH lost early wickets but kept up with the required rate. Nitish Kumar Reddy played a match-winning knock. He smashed 64 off 37 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes. Abdul Samad contributed 25 off 12 balls. SRH reached the target with 5 balls to spare.
Second Match: April 9, 2024 (IPL 2024, Match 23)
Match Summary
SRH defended 182/9 by just 2 runs at Mohali. Nitish Kumar Reddy starred with bat and ball. He scored 64 off 37 balls and took 1/33 with the ball. Arshdeep Singh claimed 4/29 but PBKS fell short at 180/6.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 182/9 (20 overs)
SRH reached 100 in 12.5 overs despite losing wickets. Reddy’s 64 kept them competitive. The lower order contributed crucial runs. SRH posted 182/9—a defendable total.
Punjab Kings Innings – 180/6 (20 overs)
Shashank Singh smashed 46 off 25 balls. PBKS needed 17 runs from the last over. Arshdeep Singh’s brilliant bowling nearly pulled off the win. SRH held their nerve to win by 2 runs. The thrilling finish kept fans on edge.
Historical Memorable Matches
2022: PBKS Won by 5 Wickets (Wankhede Stadium)
Punjab chased down 158 in 15.1 overs. Shikhar Dhawan scored 39 off 32 balls. Jonny Bairstow smashed 23 off 15 balls. PBKS completed a comfortable victory with 29 balls remaining. This marked one of PBKS’s rare wins in this fixture.
2020: PBKS Won by 5 Runs (Dubai)
SRH posted 120/7 in 20 overs. PBKS chased down 121 with 125/7 in a low-scoring thriller. The match featured tight bowling from both sides. Punjab held their nerve in the final over.
2019: SRH Won by 45 Runs (Hyderabad)
SRH posted 212/6 with explosive batting. PBKS managed only 167/8 in reply. David Warner played a match-winning knock. SRH’s 45-run victory showcased their batting dominance.
2015: SRH Won by 13 Runs (Mohali)
SRH defended 132/6 successfully. PBKS collapsed to 119 all out. The low-scoring match featured exceptional bowling. SRH’s 13-run victory highlighted their bowling strength.
Player Statistics and Records
Top Run-Scorers (SRH vs PBKS)
- David Warner (SRH): 1,105 runs in 25 matches at average 50.22 with 13 fifties
- Jonny Bairstow (Both teams): 550+ runs with explosive starts
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Recent dominance including 141 in 2025
- KL Rahul (PBKS): 304 runs in 9 matches at strike rate 125.62
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Consistent finisher in recent seasons
Highest Individual Scores
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 141 off 55 balls (2025) – Highest by Indian in IPL
- David Warner (SRH): Multiple fifties including highest of 81
- Travis Head (SRH): 66 off 37 balls (2025)
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 82 off 47 balls (2025)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH): 64 off 37 balls (2024)
Leading Wicket-Takers
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH): 18+ wickets with economy under 8.00
- Rashid Khan (SRH): 17 wickets in 9 matches against PBKS
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 14+ wickets including 4/29 best figures
- T Natarajan (SRH): Consistent death bowling performances
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): Recent stint with multiple wickets
Key Battles
- Rashid Khan vs KL Rahul: Rashid dismissed Rahul 3 times while conceding just 18 runs off 30 balls
- David Warner vs PBKS: Warner’s 1,105 runs are the most by any batter against a single opponent in IPL history
- Arshdeep Singh vs SRH: Claims crucial wickets in powerplay and death overs
FAQs
Who has won more matches between SRH and Punjab Kings?
Sunrisers Hyderabad leads 17-7 in 24 matches. SRH has won 9 of the last 10 encounters including five consecutive victories from 2024-25. Punjab Kings won just 7 matches since 2013.
What is the highest score in SRH vs PBKS matches?
SRH’s 247/2 on April 12, 2025, is the highest total. Punjab Kings’ highest is 245/6 scored in the same match. Both teams crossed 240 in a historic run-fest.
Who scored the highest individual score in this rivalry?
Abhishek Sharma scored 141 off 55 balls on April 12, 2025—the highest by an Indian in IPL history. His knock featured 14 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 256.36 in a successful chase of 246.
How many runs has David Warner scored against Punjab Kings?
David Warner scored 1,105 runs against PBKS in 25 matches at an average of 50.22. He has 13 fifties with a highest score of 81. These are the most runs by any batter against a single opponent in IPL history.
What happened in the May 2024 match between these teams?
SRH won by 4 wickets on May 19, 2024, chasing down 215 in 19.1 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s unbeaten 64 off 37 balls powered SRH to victory. Rilee Rossouw top-scored for PBKS with 47 runs.
Wrapping Up
SRH’s 17-7 dominance reflects their superiority over Punjab Kings since 2013. Abhishek Sharma’s 141 off 55 balls and the record chase of 247 in 2025 showcased T20 batting at its peak. David Warner’s 1,105 runs remain an all-time IPL record against a single opponent.
Rashid Khan’s 17 wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s consistency highlight SRH’s bowling strength. The recent high-scoring encounters have produced unforgettable moments in this one-sided rivalry.
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