In Yesterday's (May 6) IPL 2026 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Who won yesterday's SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs in Match 49 of IPL 2026 in Hyderabad.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a mammoth total of 235/4 in their 20 overs. They were given a rapid start by openers Travis Head (38) and Abhishek Sharma (35), who provided quick, aggressive cameos. The innings was then anchored and accelerated by Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed 69 off 43 balls, and Ishan Kishan, who blasted a rapid 55 off 32 balls.
In response, the Punjab Kings struggled early in their chase, suffering a massive setback when skipper Shreyas Iyer fell
cheaply during a tough powerplay. Despite the mounting pressure, young Australian sensation Cooper Connolly played a magnificent lone warrior's knock. Connolly smashed an incredible unbeaten 107* off just 59 balls, hitting 7 fours and 8 massive sixes, becoming the youngest overseas centurion in IPL history. However, his historic innings was not enough to overcome the massive target, and PBKS finished at 202/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 33 runs.
Match Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 235/4 in 20.0 overs; Heinrich Klaasen 69 (43), Ishan Kishan 55 (32), Travis Head 38.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): 202/7 in 20.0 overs; Cooper Connolly 107* (59).
SRH vs PBKS Top Players
Top Batter: Cooper Connolly (PBKS) (107* runs).
Top Bowler: Pat Cummins (SRH)(2/34)
SRH vs PBKS Match Award Winners
Player of the Match: Cooper Connolly (PBKS) - 107* off 59 balls.
Rupay Most Fours in the Match: Cooper Connolly (PBKS) (7 fours).
Angel One Most Sixes in the Match: Cooper Connolly (PBKS) (8 sixes).
Who will play in Today's IPL 2026 Match?
Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow in today's IPL 2026 match at 7:30 P.M.
