The SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, produced one of the most dramatic nights of the season. Sunrisers Hyderabad stormed to 235/4 in 20 overs before bowling out Punjab Kings for 202/7 — winning by 33 runs in IPL 2026 T20 Match 49. Cooper Connolly’s breathtaking 107 not out off 59 balls was not enough as captain Pat Cummins delivered a match-winning performance with the ball.
PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl — and for a brief period, that looked like the right call. But Sunrisers had too much firepower, too much depth, and ultimately, too much Pat Cummins.
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026: How Sunrisers Built Their 235-Run Total
Abhishek Sharma came out swinging from ball one. The left-hander scored 35 off just 13 deliveries — four boundaries and four sixes — before Lockie Ferguson had him caught at mid-on by Shreyas Iyer in the 3.3rd over. The damage was already done: SRH were off at a breathtaking pace.
Travis Head, playing as the Impact Player substitute, hit 38 off 19 balls (SR: 200.00) with three fours and three sixes. Yuzvendra Chahal eventually got him caught by Marco Jansen at the 6.4 over mark, but Head had ensured the scoreboard pressure on Punjab Kings never eased.
“SRH’s top order is the most dangerous in the competition right now. They bat like they are chasing, not setting.” — Broadcast commentary
Ishan Kishan then steadied the ship. The wicket-keeper batter stroked 55 off 32 balls with four sixes, building a crucial partnership with Heinrich Klaasen before Arshdeep Singh dismissed him, caught by Suryansh Shedge, at the 14.4 over mark with the score at 172/3.
Heinrich Klaasen was the anchor of this SRH innings. The South African hit 69 off 43 balls — three fours, four sixes, SR: 160.47 — and fell only on the final delivery, caught by Marco Jansen off Vijaykumar Vyshak. Nitish Kumar Reddy provided a stunning cameo — 29 not out off 13 balls at a strike rate of 223.08 — as SRH finished at a formidable 235/4 in 20 overs.
SRH Batting Scorecard — IPL 2026 Match 49
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 35 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 269.23 |
| Travis Head (IP) | 38 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Ishan Kishan (WK) | 55 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 171.88 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 69 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 160.47 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 29* | 13 | 2 | 2 | 223.08 |
| Extras | 9 (W5, B2, LB2) | ||||
| Total | 235/4 (20 overs) | ||||
PBKS Bowling — Best Figures
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 54 | 1 | 13.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 61 | 0 | 15.25 |
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Chase: Connolly’s 107* Lights Up Hyderabad — But Punjab Fall 33 Short
Punjab Kings needed 236 to win. The target was steep, but PBKS have chased big before. What they could not have scripted was losing two wickets inside two overs.
Pat Cummins struck in his very first over — Priyansh Arya caught by Eshan Malinga for 1 at 0.6 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy then removed Prabhsimran Singh, caught by Pat Cummins, for 3 at 1.1 overs. PBKS were reeling at 4/2 before most fans had settled into their seats.
Shreyas Iyer fell for 5 at the 3.2 over mark — caught by Pat Cummins off Eshan Malinga — and suddenly the scoreboard read 23/3. The game, by every measure, was done.
Except Cooper Connolly had not read the script.
The Australian all-rounder played one of the finest T20 innings of IPL 2026. He stroked boundaries through cover, muscled sixes over long-on, and kept rotating strike even as wickets fell around him. Marcus Stoinis provided a 28-off-14-ball burst at 200.00 SR before Shivang Kumar had him caught by Ishan Kishan. Suryansh Shedge chipped in with 25 off 17 before Pat Cummins claimed his second victim. Marco Jansen hit 19 off 16 late in the innings — but it was too little, too late.
Connolly remained unbeaten on 107 off 59 balls — 7 fours, 8 sixes, SR: 181.36. It was a lone warrior performance for the ages. PBKS finished at 202/7 — 33 runs short of their target.
PBKS Batting Scorecard — IPL 2026 Match 49
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya (IP) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Cooper Connolly | 107* | 59 | 7 | 8 | 181.36 |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 28 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 25 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 147.06 |
| Marco Jansen | 19 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Extras | 9 (NB2, W7) | ||||
| Total | 202/7 (20 overs) | ||||
Fall of Wickets — PBKS Chase
SRH Bowling — IPL 2026 Match 49
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (C) | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Shivang Kumar | 4 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Harsh Dubey (IP) | 2 | 36 | 0 | 18.00 |
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Player of the Match: Pat Cummins Leads from the Front
Pat Cummins was named Player of the Match for his 2/34 from four overs — figures that do not tell the full story. He removed the two openers in his very first spell, strangling the PBKS chase before it could breathe. His economy rate of 8.50 in a game where the pitch gave 235/4 is a remarkable display of skill and composure.
As SRH captain, Cummins also managed his bowling attack masterfully — rotating Nitish Kumar Reddy for a crucial two-over spell (1/11, Econ: 5.50) at the top was the tactical masterstroke that broke PBKS in the powerplay.
For Punjab Kings, Cooper Connolly walks off this match as a tragic hero — a centurion on the losing side. His 107 not out stands as one of the best individual IPL knocks of IPL 2026, and he will be hungry to convert these performances into wins going forward.
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match Info and Tournament Context
Toss: PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl. Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Match: T20 No. 49 of 74, IPL 2026. Result: SRH won by 33 runs. Player of the Match: Pat Cummins (SRH) — 2/34 (4 ov).
SRH remain firmly in contention for a top-four spot in IPL 2026. Their batting depth — from Abhishek Sharma at the top to Nitish Kumar Reddy finishing — continues to be the most complete in the tournament. PBKS, despite Connolly’s heroics, will need to address their top-order fragility urgently.
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