SRH vs PBKS Match 69 report: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets, ending the league phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with 17 points. Chasing a formidable target of 215, SRH achieved victory with five balls to spare, thanks to a stellar performance by opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored a blistering 66 off 28 balls, including six sixes and five fours.
In addition to Sharma’s explosive start, SRH’s chase was bolstered by key contributions from Rahul Tripathi (33), Nitish Reddy (37), and Heinrich Klaasen (42). Their collective effort ensured that SRH maintained momentum throughout their innings, ultimately securing the win in 19.1 overs.
Earlier in the match, Punjab Kings set a challenging target of 214/5, led by Prabhsimran Singh’s rapid 71. Singh’s innings, which included seven sixes and four fours, came off just 45 balls. He was supported by opener Atharva Taide, who scored 46 from 27 balls, featuring five fours and two sixes. Together, Singh and Taide added 97 runs in just 55 balls, laying a solid foundation for Punjab’s innings.
Rilee Rossouw contributed significantly with a quickfire 49 off 24 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours. Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma provided late fireworks, scoring an unbeaten 32, to help Punjab reach a total of 214/5 in their 20 overs. Despite these efforts, Punjab’s total proved insufficient against SRH’s determined chase.
