IPL 2026: SRH script history, rewrite record books in run-fest against PBKS
Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting prowess against Punjab Kings reached new heights with another 200-plus total, marking their eighth such score in this fixture. This achievement equals the IPL record for most 200-plus totals against a single opponent. The innings featured explosive hitting from key players and highlighted Hyderabad's sustained batting dominance in this matchup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting juggernaut against Punjab Kings continues to rewrite the record books in the Indian Premier League, with their latest 200-plus total adding another chapter to a growing one-sided rivalry with the bat. With this effort, SRH now have eight 200-plus totals against PBKS, equalling Mumbai Indians’ record of eight such scores against Delhi Capitals. This is now the joint-most by any team against a single opponent in IPL history and highlights Hyderabad’s sustained dominance in this matchup.
Highest totals for SRH vs PBKS in IPL 247/2 at Hyderabad, 2025 (2nd inns) 235/4 at Hyderabad, 2026 (1st inns)* 219/6 at Mullanpur, 2026 (1st inns) 215/6 at Hyderabad, 2024 (2nd inns) 212/6 at Hyderabad, 2019 (1st inns) Their latest effort of 235/4 now sits among the highest totals in this fixture. Four of the top five scores between these sides have come in Hyderabad, including the record 247/2 in 2025. The trend is clear.
When SRH get going against PBKS, it often turns into a boundary-hitting showcase. This innings followed a familiar pattern. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head provided a flying start, before Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan made the most of dropped chances to pile on the runs.
Klaasen’s 69 and Kishan’s 55 ensured there was no let-up, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added the finishing touches with a quick cameo. The innings was also powered by clean hitting. SRH smashed 17 sixes, the most they have hit against PBKS in a single IPL innings.