
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) remained undefeated in IPL 2026 after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets in Match 17 at Mullanpur. SRH began strong with Abhishek Sharma scoring 74 runs leading them to a total of 219/6. However, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh responded with a solid 99-run partnership and a powerful 93-run powerplay. Captain Shreyas Iyer completed the chase with an unbeaten 69* steering PBKS to 223/4 in just 18.5 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the PBKS vs SRH match result.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Innings: From Fireworks to a Fading Finish
Sunrisers Hyderabad started off strong but fell apart halfway through. Openers Abhishek Sharma (74 runs) and Travis Head (38 runs) put together a solid 120-run partnership in just 8.1 overs leading SRH to an impressive 105/0 during the powerplay. However, everything changed in the ninth over when PBKS’s part-timer Shashank Singh took out both openers. SRH slipped from 120/0 to finish at 219/6 adding just 99 runs in the final 11 overs. Captain Ishan Kishan (27 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (39 runs) attempted to stabilize the innings but the middle order failed to capitalize. PBKS bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Xavier Bartlett maintained a tight grip in the final overs.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Innings: From Blazing Start to Captain’s Calm Finish
Punjab Kings successfully chased down 220 runs with flair, thanks to an explosive start and a composed finish from their captain. Openers Priyansh Arya (57 runs) and Prabhsimran Singh (51 runs) put together a 99-run partnership in just 7.2 overs giving PBKS their joint-highest powerplay score of 93/0. SRH’s leg-spinner Shivang Kumar attempted to turn the tide with three quick wickets but PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (69* runs) kept the chase on track. He formed an important partnership with Nehal Wadhera (22 runs) and later wrapped up the innings alongside Shashank Singh. PBKS finished at 223/4 in 18.5 overs winning by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining.
PBKS vs SRH Match Result: Key Moments
- With SRH flying at 120/0, Shashank removed both Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in the same over.
- Shivang Kumar’s triple blow dismissed Arya, Prabhsimran and Connolly reducing PBKS from 99/0 to 128/3.
- PBKS Bartlett and Arshdeep gave away just 37 runs in the last 4 overs.
- Marco Jansen’s one-handed catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan stood out.
- Abhishek Sharma scored a fifty off 18 balls while Priyansh Arya smashed a fifty off just 16 balls.
Points Table Impact
PBKS stayed unbeaten climbing to 7 points and holding firm at second place with an NRR of +0.720 while SRH slipped to sixth with 2 points and an NRR of –0.024.
Here’s how the points table looks after PBKS’s win over SRH – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Punjab Kings (PBKS) – won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 69* off 33 balls |
| Most Wickets | Shivang Kumar (SRH) – 3/33 in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 74 off 28 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Priyansh Arya (PBKS) – Strike Rate 285 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 8 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 5 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 10 dot balls |





