Punjab Kings Triumph Over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Match
PBKS vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer leads by example as Punjab Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter, Shreyas Iyer led the Punjab Kings to a six-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. Iyer scored an unbeaten 69 runs, guiding his team to chase down a target of 220 with seven balls to spare, following a strong opening partnership.
- 01Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 69 runs off 33 balls.
- 02Punjab Kings chased down a target of 220 runs.
- 03The opening partnership between Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh was crucial.
- 04Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering 74 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 05Punjab Kings' bowlers made a strong comeback after a poor start.
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In the IPL 2026 match held in Mullanpur, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets, with Shreyas Iyer (captain of PBKS) leading from the front with an impressive 69 runs off 33 balls. The match saw SRH set a challenging target of 220 runs, propelled by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 74 runs off 28 balls. Despite a strong start from SRH, which included a 120-run opening partnership, PBKS made a remarkable comeback in the bowling department, restricting SRH to 219 for six. The PBKS opening duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh laid a solid foundation with a 99-run partnership, allowing PBKS to chase the target comfortably with seven balls to spare. This victory highlights the effective captaincy of Iyer and the resilience of the PBKS team.
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This victory boosts the morale of the Punjab Kings, enhancing their chances in the IPL 2026 season.
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