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Abhishek Sharma's scorching 141, which included 10 sixes and 14 boundaries, was the third-highest individual score in IPL history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma in frame

Abhishek Sharma reveals his father still not satisfied despite record-breaking 141-run knock against PBKS, says 'If you zoomed in on him...you'd see...'

Sunrisers Hyderabad star Abhishek Sharma thanked his mentor Yuvraj Singh and Mumbai Indians star batter Suryakumar Yadav after smashing maiden century in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Abhishek Sharma thanked Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav for maiden IPL ton. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings 

'I have been in touch with him and...': Not Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma mentions Yuvraj Singh and this MI star after smashing maiden IPL century vs PBKS

With the victory, SRH rose to seventh place in the standings. After suffering an NRR hit throughout the game, the Titans dropped one slot to second place.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma s congratulated by Punjab Kings' Arshdeep Singh for his century

IPL 2025 updated points table: SRH and LSG make big jump after Saturday clashes, CSK and MI hit rock bottom - check latest standings

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 runs against Punjab Kings while chasing 246 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

SRH defeated PBKS by eight wickets. 

Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh

'98 pe single phir 99 pe single...': Mentor Yuvraj Singh rates Abhishek Sharma's hard-hitting knock against PBKS

Abhishek Sharma's century helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

Abhishek Sharma scored 141 runs against PBKS. 

Lockie Ferguson and Shreyas Iyer

'Other bowlers are also there to': Shreyas Iyer addresses Lockie Ferguson's injury after PBKS' humiliating defeat against SRH

PBKS posted 245/6. However, Abhishek Sharma's carnage knock and historic century helped the Orange Army register the second-highest successful chase in IPL history.

SRH beat PBKS by 8 wickets in IPL 2025.

PBKS batting first posted 245/6.

Abhishek Sharma's historic century steals show.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrating his century against PBKS

Abhishek Sharma's historic hundred eclipses Punjab Kings' batting masterclass, helps SRH register second highest successful chase in IPL

Star SRH batter Abhishek Sharma smashed a 19-ball fifty vs PBKS and converted it into a ton in 40 balls.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring a century vs PBKS

Abhishek Sharma smashes 40-ball century to give SRH explosive start in 246-run chase

Punjab Kings (PBKS) star Lockie Ferguson left the field midway during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). 

PBKS scored 245 runs against SRH. 

Abhishek Sharma smashed a century against PBKS.

Lockie Ferguson

Huge blow for Shreyas Iyer led PBKS, Lockie Ferguson leaves field midway after hamstring injury against SRH

Mohammed Shami has delivered the second most expensive spell in the tournament's history. 

Mohammad Shami in frame

Mohammed Shami hits new low, becomes Indian bowler with most expensive spell in IPL history

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first. They are not making a single change in their line-up. 

PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first.

They are playing with the same team.

Rising star makes IPL debut with SRH.

Pat Cummins and Shreyas Iyer in frame

SRH vs PBKS toss: Rising star makes IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad as Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings elect to bat - Check Playing XIs

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Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 62 run match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) that helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to register a nine-wicket win. 

Virat Kohli scored 62* runs against RR. 

RCB defeated RR by nine wickets. 

Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson

WATCH: Everything good with Virat Kohli? RCB star asks Sanju Samson to check heartbeat after smashing fifty against RR, leaves fans worried

With three fifties, a top score of 67, and 248 runs from six games at an average of 62 and a strike-rate of 143.35 against MI, Kohli has had an outstanding campaign thus far.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in frame

Virat Kohli creates history during RR vs RCB tie, becomes first Asian and second overall to achieve this legendary feat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets to register their fourth win of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025.

RCB beat RR by nine wickets. 

RR scored 173 runs against RCB. 

 Krunal Pandya (R) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson (L) of Rajasthan Royals with teammate during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Krunal Pandya (R) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson (L) of Rajasthan Royals with teammate during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'We knew they would come hard at us': Guttted Sanju Samson reacts after RCB's nine-wicket win against RR

DC won the toss and elected to bowl first. Axar revealed that Faf du Plessis is injured and will be missing this clash against MI.

DC won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Delhi Capitals star suffers injury. 

MI plays with the same team.

Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya in frame

DC vs MI toss: Axar Patel reveals star player's absence due to injury, Delhi Capitals elect to bowl against Mumbai Indians - Check Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by nine wickets to register their fourth win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Phil Salt scored 65 off 33 against RR. 

 Phil Salt (R) and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru run between the wickets during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt's fifties power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominating 9-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals

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Mohamed Salah, has finally put an end to months of speculation by signing a two-year contract extension.

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Hyderabad vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 27, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma reveals his father still not satisfied despite record-breaking 141-run knock against PBKS, says 'If you zoomed in on him...you'd see...'

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Sat 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

PBKS, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 19

SRH
215/6 (19.1 ov)

PBKS
214/5 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 09

PBKS
180/6 (20.0 ov)

SRH
182/9 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 2 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 09

SRH
145/2 (17.1 ov)

PBKS
143/9 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Keyur Kelkar (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

Referee
Shakti Singh (IND)

News updates

Abhishek Sharma reveals his father still not satisfied despite record-breaking 141-run knock against PBKS, says 'If you zoomed in on him...you'd see...'

'I have been in touch with him and...': Not Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma mentions Yuvraj Singh and this MI star after smashing maiden IPL century vs PBKS

IPL 2025 updated points table: SRH and LSG make big jump after Saturday clashes, CSK and MI hit rock bottom - check latest standings

'98 pe single phir 99 pe single...': Mentor Yuvraj Singh rates Abhishek Sharma's hard-hitting knock against PBKS

'Other bowlers are also there to': Shreyas Iyer addresses Lockie Ferguson's injury after PBKS' humiliating defeat against SRH

Abhishek Sharma's historic hundred eclipses Punjab Kings' batting masterclass, helps SRH register second highest successful chase in IPL

Abhishek Sharma smashes 40-ball century to give SRH explosive start in 246-run chase

Huge blow for Shreyas Iyer led PBKS, Lockie Ferguson leaves field midway after hamstring injury against SRH

Mohammed Shami hits new low, becomes Indian bowler with most expensive spell in IPL history

SRH vs PBKS toss: Rising star makes IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad as Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings elect to bat - Check Playing XIs

Hyderabad vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 27, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma reveals his father still not satisfied despite record-breaking 141-run knock against PBKS, says 'If you zoomed in on him...you'd see...'

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Sat 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

PBKS, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 19

SRH215/6 (19.1 ov)

PBKS214/5 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 09

PBKS180/6 (20.0 ov)

SRH182/9 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 2 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 09

SRH145/2 (17.1 ov)

PBKS143/9 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAkshay Totre (IND), Keyur Kelkar (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

RefereeShakti Singh (IND)

News updates

Abhishek Sharma reveals his father still not satisfied despite record-breaking 141-run knock against PBKS, says 'If you zoomed in on him...you'd see...'

'I have been in touch with him and...': Not Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma mentions Yuvraj Singh and this MI star after smashing maiden IPL century vs PBKS

IPL 2025 updated points table: SRH and LSG make big jump after Saturday clashes, CSK and MI hit rock bottom - check latest standings

'98 pe single phir 99 pe single...': Mentor Yuvraj Singh rates Abhishek Sharma's hard-hitting knock against PBKS

'Other bowlers are also there to': Shreyas Iyer addresses Lockie Ferguson's injury after PBKS' humiliating defeat against SRH

Abhishek Sharma's historic hundred eclipses Punjab Kings' batting masterclass, helps SRH register second highest successful chase in IPL

Abhishek Sharma smashes 40-ball century to give SRH explosive start in 246-run chase

Huge blow for Shreyas Iyer led PBKS, Lockie Ferguson leaves field midway after hamstring injury against SRH

Mohammed Shami hits new low, becomes Indian bowler with most expensive spell in IPL history

SRH vs PBKS toss: Rising star makes IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad as Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings elect to bat - Check Playing XIs

SRH
215/6 (19.1 ov)

PBKS
214/5 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
180/6 (20.0 ov)

SRH
182/9 (20.0 ov)

SRH
145/2 (17.1 ov)

PBKS
143/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Keyur Kelkar (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

Referee
Shakti Singh (IND)