Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2026 17th Match Scorecard: The match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2026 delivered a high-scoring thriller for cricket fans. Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and posted a strong total of 219 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
However, Punjab Kings responded brilliantly during the chase and reached the target with 6 wickets in hand, completing one of the memorable run chases of the season.
The match took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on 11 April 2026.
Match Overview
| Match | PBKS vs SRH – 17th Match |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 11 April 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl |
| SRH Score | 219/6 (20 Overs) |
| PBKS Score | 223/4 (18.5 Overs) |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 74 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 264.29 |
| Travis Head | 38 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 165.22 |
| Ishan Kishan | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 39 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Aniket Verma | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Salil Arora | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Harsh Dubey | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
Extras: 13
Total: 219/6 (20 Overs)
Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 50 | 2 | 12.50 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 2 | 33 | 0 | 16.50 |
| Shashank Singh | 3 | 20 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
Fall of Wickets – Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Score | Over | Batter |
|---|---|---|
| 120/1 | 8.1 | Travis Head |
| 122/2 | 8.3 | Abhishek Sharma |
| 169/3 | 13.6 | Ishan Kishan |
| 195/4 | 16.4 | Aniket Verma |
| 214/5 | 18.5 | Salil Arora |
| 218/6 | 19.4 | Heinrich Klaasen |
Punjab Kings Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 28 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 34 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 154.54 |
| Cooper Connolly | 41 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 157.69 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 69 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 209.09 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 31* | 16 | 2 | 2 | 193.75 |
| Shashank Singh | 12* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 171.42 |
Extras: 8
Total: 223/4 (18.5 Overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 |
| Harsh Dubey | 3 | 29 | 0 | 9.66 |
| Shivang Kumar | 2.5 | 41 | 1 | 14.47 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
Fall of Wickets – Punjab Kings
| Score | Over | Batter |
|---|---|---|
| 45/1 | 3.6 | Priyansh Arya |
| 82/2 | 7.2 | Prabhsimran Singh |
| 135/3 | 11.4 | Cooper Connolly |
| 178/4 | 15.2 | Shreyas Iyer |
Key Highlights of the Match
Explosive Opening by SRH
Abhishek Sharma played one of the fastest innings of the season, smashing 74 runs in just 28 balls.
Strong Powerplay
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored over 100 runs in the powerplay, putting Punjab Kings under pressure early.
PBKS Middle Order Dominance
Shreyas Iyer’s aggressive batting turned the game around during the chase.
Clinical Finish
Marcus Stoinis finished the match calmly as Punjab Kings completed the chase with more than one over remaining.
Top Performers of the Match
Best Batter – SRH
Abhishek Sharma – 74 (28)
Best Batter – PBKS
Shreyas Iyer – 69 (33)
Best Bowler – PBKS
Shashank Singh – 2/20
Conclusion
The clash between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad turned out to be a classic IPL run-chase match. SRH posted a massive total thanks to a brilliant knock from Abhishek Sharma, but Punjab Kings showed excellent batting depth and composure.
With strong performances from their middle order, Punjab Kings successfully chased 220 runs, securing a 6-wicket victory and registering an important win in the IPL 2026 season.
FAQs
1. Who won the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match?
Punjab Kings won the match by 6 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2. What was the final score in the PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 219/6 in 20 overs, while Punjab Kings chased the target and reached 223/4 in 18.5 overs.
3. Who was the top scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the match?
Abhishek Sharma was the top scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 74 runs off 28 balls.
4. Who played the best innings for Punjab Kings in the run chase?
Shreyas Iyer played a crucial knock of 69 runs from 33 balls, helping Punjab Kings chase the big target.
5. Where was the PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 match played?
The match was played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
