IPL 2025 Match 27 SRH VS PBKS, SRH Won By 8 Wicket
Match Summary:
In Match 27 of the IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a record-breaking run-chase to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After winning the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat first and his team responded with a massive total of 245/6 in 20 overs. But SRH, led by a breathtaking knock from Abhishek Sharma, chased down the target in just 18.3 overs, ending at 247/2 to seal a dominant 8-wicket win.
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Match Details:
• Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Match 27, IPL 2025
• Date: April 12, 2025
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat
• Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets
• Timezone: All timings in IST (India Standard Time)
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Punjab Kings Batting Performance:
PBKS started explosively with Prerit Arya smashing 36 off just 13 balls, including 4 sixes and 2 fours at a staggering strike rate of 276.92 before being dismissed by Harshal Patel. His opening partner Prabhsimran Singh, the wicketkeeper-batter, scored a valuable 42 off 23 balls, striking 7 boundaries and a six, before falling to Eshan Malinga.
Captain Shreyas Iyer once again showcased his form with a blistering 82 from 36 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 227.78. He held the innings together and attacked fearlessly before being dismissed by Harshal Patel in the 18th over.
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Nehal Wadhera added 27 off 22 balls, but others in the middle order couldn’t capitalize. Shashank Singh (2 off 3), Glenn Maxwell (3 off 7), and Marcus Stoinis (34* off 11) had varying impacts, with Stoinis finishing strong with 1 four and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 309.09. Marco Jansen chipped in with 5* off 5 balls as PBKS finished with a daunting 245/6 in 20 overs.
Fall of wickets:
66/1 (Prerit Arya, 3.6 ov), 91/2 (Prabhsimran Singh, 6.5 ov), 164/3 (Nehal Wadhera, 13.3 ov), 168/4 (Shashank Singh, 14.1 ov), 205/5 (Glenn Maxwell, 17.1 ov), 206/6 (Shreyas Iyer, 17.3 ov)
Extras: 14 (12 wides, 2 leg byes)
Yet to bat: Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yash Thakur (IP)
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Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting Performance:
In response to a mammoth total, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave their team the perfect start. Head played an aggressive knock of 66 off 37 balls, smashing 9 boundaries and 3 sixes before being dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal.
But the night truly belonged to Abhishek Sharma, who lit up the Hyderabad stadium with one of the most iconic innings in IPL history. The young left-hander smashed 141 runs off just 55 balls, decorated with 14 fours and 10 sixes, at an astonishing strike rate of 256.36.
Abhishek took on every bowler with fearless intent, timing the ball sweetly and clearing the boundaries with ease. He brought up his hundred in just 43 balls and continued to score freely until he was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh in the 17th over. His innings completely shifted the momentum in SRH’s favor.
Heinrich Klaasen remained unbeaten on 21 off 14 balls, while Ishan Kishan added a quick 9* off 6 balls to finish the chase. SRH chased down the target with 9 balls to spare, finishing at 247/2 in 18.3 overs.
Fall of wickets:
171/1 (Travis Head, 12.2 ov), 222/2 (Abhishek Sharma, 16.2 ov)
Extras: 10 (8 wides, 1 no-ball, 1 leg bye)
Yet to bat: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar (IP), Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
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Key Performances:
• Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 141 (55) – Match-winning century with 14 fours and 10 sixes.
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 82 (36) – Captain’s knock with explosive intent.
• Prerit Arya (PBKS): 36 (13) – Quick-fire cameo at the top.
• Travis Head (SRH): 66 (37) – Anchored the chase with Sharma.
• Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): 34 (11)* – Late innings burst.
• Harshal Patel (SRH): 4-0-48-3 – Picked up key wickets despite going for runs.
• Eshan Malinga (SRH): 2/44 – Provided breakthroughs at important moments.
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Bowling Highlights (SRH):
• Harshal Patel: 3 wickets
• Eshan Malinga: 2 wickets
• Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): 1 wicket (dismissed Head)
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 1 wicket (removed Abhishek Sharma)
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Conclusion:
This match will be remembered for Abhishek Sharma’s historic knock, as he powered SRH to one of the highest successful run-chases in IPL history. Chasing 246 looked improbable on paper, but Sharma’s fearless hitting and Head’s solid support made it look easy.
Punjab Kings, despite putting up 245 on the board, had no answers to SRH’s aggressive batting approach. Their bowlers failed to maintain control or break partnerships at crucial moments. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, this win is a big boost to their confidence as they continue to impress in IPL 2025.
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