Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Gave a captivating display of power-hitting in the 17th match of the ipl 2026Recorded the highest power play score of the season so far against Punjab Kings (PBKS) At Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpar.
SRH records highest powerplay score of IPL 2026
After being asked to bat first by PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, the SRH opener Abhishek Sharma And travis head Complete genocide ensued. The duo scored 105 runs in the first six overs without losing any wicket, making it a mammoth total.
The previous highest powerplay score in IPL 2026 was 97/1, achieved by Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Guwahati a day earlier. SRH’s 105/0 comfortably surpassed that figure, confirming their reputation as one of the most explosive batting units in the tournament.
Left-handed Indian opener Abhishek was the mastermind of the carnage, scoring 74 runs off just 28 balls at a strike rate of over 260. His innings included 8 sixes and 5 fours as he single-handedly dismantled the PBKS bowling attack. Abhishek continued his excellent form in IPL 2026, completing his half-century in just 18 balls.
Australian left-hander Travis Head provided excellent support from the other end by scoring 38 runs in 23 balls. Their fast innings ensured that the pace never slowed down, as the pair added runs at a steady pace.
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Previous best powerplay scores in IPL 2026
Before this match, the highest powerplay score of IPL 2026 was with RR, who scored 97/1 in the first six overs while chasing 202 against RCB on April 10. That innings was powered by 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi (78 off 26) and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43). SRH’s 105/0 has now set a new benchmark for the season.
While 105/0 is the highest powerplay score of IPL 2026, it is lower than the all-time IPL record. That glory still belongs to SRH, who posted an incredible 125/0 in the powerplay against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024. Notably, that record-breaking opening partnership also included Abhishek and Head.
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