In a thunderous powerplay at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on May 6, 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad raced to 50 runs in just 3.2 overs (20
balls) against Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2026.
Openers Abhishek Sharma (35 off 13, 2 fours, 4 sixes) and Travis Head demolished PBKS pacers Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, adding 50 for the first wicket in explosive fashion.
Sunrisers started in sublime fashion and thus scored their fifty within 3.2 overs. Although Sharma fell after 35 runs, Head and captain Ishan Kishan propelled them to a decent score at the end of powerplay. Currently, SRH are on 118/2 at the end of 10 overs, with Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen at the crease.
SRH Fastest 50+ Scores in IPL
• 2.4 overs vs DC, Delhi, 2024
• 3.1 overs vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024
• 3.2 overs vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2026
IPL 2026: SRH create New Record
Sunrisers Hyderabad have now become the first team to score 50 on the board in 20 or less deliveries in the IPL. No other IPL side has achieved this feat even twice. SRH's fearless brand of T20 batting has now rewritten the record books, underlining why they remain the league's most entertaining attacking unit. PBKS, who won the toss and elected to field, face a daunting chase as the Orange Army continue their high-octane run.
