IPL 2025, Despite a big target, poor bowling and fielding led to Punjab Kings’ defeat.
Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 in 55 balls and SRH incredibly chased down a target of 246 with eight wickets and nine balls to spare.
The 27th match of IPL was played between the teams of Punjab Kings XI and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After winning the toss, Punjab Kings XI captain S. Iyer decided to bat first.
IPL 2025, Punjab kings XI v/s Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s openers Travis Head (37-66) and Abhishek Sharma (55-141) crushed the bowling attack of Punjab Kings XI. When Travis Head (37-66) was dismissed, the duo had put together 171 runs on the scoreboard in just 12.2 overs.
After Travis Head was dismissed, Sunrisers Hyderabad needed 74 runs in 46 balls to win, while Sunrisers Hyderabad added 51 runs in just 24 balls, after which Abhishek Sharma (55-141) was dismissed on a personal score of runs. When Abhishek Sharma (55-141) was dismissed, Sunrisers Hyderabad needed 24 runs in 22 balls to win. Which they achieved in 18.3 overs without any further loss and registered a victory after losing 4 consecutive matches.
Earlier, The 27th match of IPL was played between the teams of Punjab Kings XI and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After winning the toss, Punjab Kings XI captain S. Iyer decided to bat first.
Punjab’s top three batsmen P. Arya (13-36), P. Singh (23-42), captain S. Iyer (36-82) and M. Stoinis (11-34)* put up a brilliant performance to take Punjab Kings to a score of 243 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers H. Patel (4-42-4) and E. Malinga (4-45-2) dismissed 6 batsmen of Punjab Kings XI.
‘This one is for Orange Army’: Abhishek Sharma celebrates maiden IPL hundred in style
Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday with a blistering maiden IPL century, scoring 100 off just 40 balls against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League 2025 match.
The 24-year-old left-hander’s explosive knock is now the third-fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, behind only Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) and Priyansh Arya (39 balls). The overall record-holder is Chris Gayle (30 balls).
What made Abhishek’s ton even more special was the way he celebrated it. After reaching the milestone, he pulled a folded note from his pocket that read, “This one is for Orange Army,” dedicating the landmark innings to the fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The gesture instantly went viral and drew loud cheers from the home crowd.