PBKS vs SRH IPL 2025 27 Match 12 April

PBKS vs SRH IPL 2025 27 Match 12 April – Abhishek Sharma’s Record 141 Leads SRH to Historic Chase Against PBKS

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SRH won against SRH by 8 wickets (9 balls left)

  • PBKS 245/6 (20)
  • SRH 247/2 (18.3)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 141 runs off 55 balls​

Punjab Kings’ Innings:

Opting to bat first, PBKS posted a formidable total of 245/6. Captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge with a blistering 82 off 36 balls, including six fours and six sixes. Marcus Stoinis provided a late flourish, smashing four consecutive sixes in the final over bowled by Mohammed Shami, contributing significantly to the team’s imposing total. ​

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Chase:

In response, SRH delivered a record-breaking performance. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head forged a 171-run partnership in just 12.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 141 off 55 balls, featuring 10 sixes and 14 boundaries, set a new record for the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. His century came in just 40 balls. Head contributed a valuable 66 off 37 balls. SRH successfully chased down the target with nine balls to spare, marking the second-highest successful run chase in IPL history.

Key Performances:

  • Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 141 runs off 55 balls​
  • Travis Head (SRH): 66 runs off 37 balls​
  • Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 82 runs off 36 balls​
  • Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Notable contribution with four consecutive sixes in the final over

Turning Points:

  1. Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking Century: His aggressive innings dismantled PBKS’s bowling attack and set the foundation for the successful chase.​
  2. 171-Run Opening Partnership: The formidable stand between Sharma and Head ensured SRH maintained a commanding position throughout the chase.​
  3. PBKS’s Bowling Under Pressure: Despite a strong batting performance, PBKS’s bowlers struggled to contain SRH’s aggressive batting lineup.

Conclusion:

This high-scoring encounter showcased the explosive potential of T20 cricket. SRH’s remarkable chase not only ended their four-match losing streak but also set new benchmarks in IPL history. PBKS, despite their impressive batting display, will need to reassess their bowling strategies in upcoming matches.​

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