Cricket Highlights, April 12: IPL 2025 (27th Match) – PBKS vs SRH

PBKS vs SRH (27th Match) – Cricket Highlights

In a thrilling contest in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) triumphed over Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams posting huge totals, but SRH showcased their dominance with a polished chase, completing the victory with 9 balls remaining.

PBKS, batting first, posted an impressive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs. Their innings was powered by the explosive opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Arya, in particular, was a treat to watch, smashing 36 runs off just 13 balls at a staggering strike rate of 276.92, including two fours and four sixes. Prabhsimran Singh supported him well with 42 runs from 23 balls. However, it was the middle-order collapse that threatened to derail PBKS’s progress.

Shreyas Iyer played a captain’s knock, top-scoring with 82 runs off 36 balls, which included six fours and six sixes. But the wickets kept falling at regular intervals, with Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, and Nehal Wadhera all failing to get going. The lower order, however, gave a final push with Marcus Stoinis (34* off 11 balls) and Marco Jansen (5* off 5 balls) contributing, ensuring PBKS reached a competitive total of 245.

The bowling performance from SRH was led by Harshal Patel, who was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 42 runs. His spell was instrumental in halting the PBKS charge, while the efforts of Eshan Malinga (2 wickets for 45) and Zeeshan Ansari (0/41) helped to stifle the opposition’s scoring.

When SRH took to the crease, they were set the formidable task of chasing down 246. Leading the charge was the explosive Abhishek Sharma, who was in sensational form, smashing an incredible 141 runs off just 55 balls. His innings featured 14 fours and 10 sixes, and he constantly put the PBKS bowlers under pressure with his precise timing and aggressive stroke play.

The partnership between Sharma and Travis Head (66 off 37 balls) proved vital, as both players came out all guns blazing. Their stand of 171 runs for the opening wicket shifted the momentum entirely in SRH’s favor. Head’s powerful knock, which included nine fours and three sixes, played a key role in accelerating the chase and putting SRH in complete control.

Although PBKS managed to break the partnership with the dismissal of Head, Sharma continued to assault the bowlers with aplomb. Heinrich Klaasen (21* off 14 balls) and Ishan Kishan (9* off 6 balls) finished the chase in style, ensuring SRH crossed the line with ease in 18.3 overs, achieving 247/2.

The Punjab bowlers struggled throughout, with Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal being the only bowlers to claim wickets, though the rest of the attack, including Marco Jansen and Lockie Ferguson, failed to make an impact.

Punjab Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad Scoreboard

Punjab Kings – 245/6 (20)

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 247/2 (18.3)

Result – SRH won by 8 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Abhishek Sharma

PBKS vs. SRH Playing Eleven

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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