🔥 IPL 2025 Thriller: Abhishek Sharma’s 141 Powers SRH to Historic Chase Against PBK
Hyderabad, April 12, 2025 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with one of the most memorable chases in IPL history, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 8 wickets. Led by a phenomenal 141-run blitz from Abhishek Sharma, SRH chased down a daunting 246-run target in just 18.3 overs—making it the second-highest successful chase in IPL history.
🏏 Match Summary
Punjab Kings: 245/6 in 20 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 247/2 in 18.3 overs
Result: SRH won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma (141 off 55 balls)
✨ Key Highlights
- Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 runs from 55 balls, including 14 fours and 10 sixes, breaking records and setting the tone for a dominant chase.
- Travis Head supported him perfectly with a quickfire 66 off 37 balls. Together, they shared a 171-run opening stand.
- PBKS had earlier posted a commanding total of 245, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 82 off 36 and late runs from Liam Livingstone.
- SRH wrapped up the chase with 9 balls to spare, showcasing composure and intent throughout their innings.
💥 Game Changers
- Abhishek Sharma’s fearless power-hitting was the standout performance of the match and possibly the tournament so far.
- Travis Head’s aggression during the powerplay laid the foundation for the chase.
- PBKS struggled to contain the run flow, especially during the death overs where their bowlers leaked boundaries.
🧠 Tactical Brilliance
- SRH’s strategy to come out all guns blazing worked perfectly. The opening duo targeted the weaker bowlers and kept the required run rate in check from the start.
- PBKS tried rotating their pace and spin options, but SRH’s batters neutralized their plans with relentless strokeplay.
📈 What This Means
- SRH snap a four-match losing streak and gain crucial momentum in the points table.
- PBKS will be under pressure to regroup, especially with their bowling being heavily exposed in this game.
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
Abhishek Sharma:
“I felt good from the first ball. The plan was to stay positive and put pressure back on the bowlers. Happy to contribute in a big win like this.”
Pat Cummins (SRH Captain):
“This was special. We needed this win and the way Abhishek and Head batted gave us all the belief.”
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS Captain):
“Tough loss. We had enough runs on the board, but couldn’t defend. Credit to their batters for an outstanding chase.”
📅 What’s Next
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals in their next fixture, while Punjab Kings will look to bounce back against Chennai Super Kings at home.
