IPL 2025 Match 27 Recap: SRH vs PBKS — A Run-Fest in Hyderabad!

 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Date & Time: April 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 141 powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to a record chase against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Match 27

Match Summary

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Punjab Kings	245/6	20.0
Sunrisers Hyderabad	247/2	18.3	Won by 8 Wickets

Cricket fans were treated to a boundary-hitting spectacle in Match 27 of the IPL 2025 season as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off an incredible chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS). With both teams posting sky-high totals, this clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will be remembered as one of the most thrilling run-fests of the tournament!

Punjab Kings Set the Bar High — 245/6 in 20 Overs

Batting first, Punjab Kings got off to a blistering start with opener Priyansh Arya smashing 36 off just 13 balls, setting the tone for a high-scoring affair. He was well-supported by Prabhsimran Singh (42 off 23) and skipper Shreyas Iyer, who anchored the innings with a scintillating knock of 82 off 36 balls.

Despite quick wickets in the middle overs, Punjab continued to pile on the runs thanks to Marcus Stoinis, whose unbeaten cameo (34 off 11 balls) ensured the total reached a mammoth 245.

Top Performers — Punjab Kings Batting:

• Shreyas Iyer – 82 (36)
• Priyansh Arya – 36 (13)
• Marcus Stoinis – 34* (11)

SRH Bowlers’ Effort

While SRH bowlers faced a tough outing, Harshal Patel emerged as the standout with 4 wickets for 42 runs. Youngster Eshan Malinga also picked up 2 important wickets, including the dangerous Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera.

Punjab Kings — 245/6 (20 Overs)

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Priyansh Arya	c Nitish Kumar Reddy b Harshal Patel	36	13	2	4	276.92
Prabhsimran Singh (wk)	c Pat Cummins b Eshan Malinga	42	23	7	1	182.61
Shreyas Iyer (c)	c Travis Head b Harshal Patel	82	36	6	6	227.78
Nehal Wadhera	lbw b Eshan Malinga	27	22	2	1	122.73
Shashank Singh	lbw b Harshal Patel	2	3	0	0	66.67
Glenn Maxwell	b Harshal Patel	3	7	0	0	42.86
Marcus Stoinis	not out	34	11	1	4	309.09
Marco Jansen	not out	5	5	0	0	100.00
Extras	(nb 0, w 12, lb 2)	14
Total	6 wickets, 20 Overs	245

Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Mohammad Shami	4	0	75	0	18.75
Pat Cummins	4	0	40	0	10.00
Harshal Patel	4	0	42	4	10.50
Eshan Malinga	4	0	45	2	11.25
Zeeshan Ansari	4	0	41	0	10.25

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ruthless Chase — 247/2 in 18.3 Overs

Chasing 246 is never easy, but SRH turned it into a display of power-hitting excellence. The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave their team a dream start with a record-breaking partnership of 171 runs off 75 balls.

While Head played a stylish knock of 66 off 37 balls, the star of the show was Abhishek Sharma, who delivered a jaw-dropping innings of 141 runs off 55 balls, laced with 14 fours and 10 sixes. His fearless strokeplay kept SRH well ahead of the required run rate throughout the chase.

Finishing touches were applied by Heinrich Klaasen (21 off 14) and Ishan Kishan (9 off 6), sealing an unforgettable victory with 9 balls to spare.

Top Performers — Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting:

• Abhishek Sharma – 141 (55)
• Travis Head – 66 (37)
• Heinrich Klaasen – 21* (14)

Sunrisers Hyderabad — 247/2 (18.3 Overs)

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Travis Head	c Glenn Maxwell b Yuzvendra Chahal	66	37	9	3	178.38
Abhishek Sharma	c (Sub) Pravin Dubey b Arshdeep Singh	141	55	14	10	256.36
Heinrich Klaasen (wk)	not out	21	14	2	1	150.00
Ishan Kishan	not out	9	6	1	0	150.00
Extras	(nb 1, w 8, lb 1)	10
Total	2 wickets, 18.3 Overs	247

Punjab Kings Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	4	0	37	1	9.25
Marco Jansen	2	0	39	0	19.50
Yash Thakur	2.3	0	40	0	16.00
Glenn Maxwell	3	0	40	0	13.33
Lockie Ferguson	0.2	0	1	0	3.00
Marcus Stoinis	0.4	0	6	0	9.00
Yuzvendra Chahal	4	0	56	1	14.00
Shashank Singh	2	0	27	0	13.50

Key Moments:

• 171-run opening partnership between Head and Sharma set the stage for the successful chase.
• Harshal Patel’s 4-wicket haul provided the only real highlights for PBKS with the ball.
• Abhishek Sharma's 141 — one of the finest innings in IPL 2025 so far!

Final Thoughts

This match had it all — aggressive batting, sky-high totals, and breathtaking partnerships. Sunrisers Hyderabad not only secured a crucial win but also showcased the kind of fearless cricket that defines the modern T20 era.

If you missed this clash, you missed an instant classic!

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