Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) produced a dominant all-round efficiency to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Uppal on Wednesday. After being requested to bat first, SRH piled up a big complete of 235/4 in 20 overs earlier than limiting PBKS to 202/7 regardless of a sensational century from Cooper Connolly.
The victory was constructed on a fearless batting show from the Hyderabad high order, with Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan main the cost in entrance of an brisk residence crowd. Punjab Kings bowlers struggled badly all through the innings as SRH continued their aggressive strategy from the powerplay until the dying overs.
Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan information Sunrisers Hyderabad to huge complete
Sunrisers obtained off to a flying begin due to Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Abhishek smashed 35 runs off simply 13 deliveries, hammering 4 sixes and two boundaries to place rapid stress on the PBKS assault. Head continued the momentum with a fiery 38 off 19 balls, hanging three fours and three sixes.
After the early assault, Kishan took cost within the center overs with a well-constructed 55 off 32 deliveries. The left-hander combined timing with innovation and stored the scoreboard transferring at a speedy tempo. Klaasen then delivered one other brutal innings for SRH, scoring 69 off 43 balls with the assistance of 4 sixes and three boundaries. Nitish Kumar Reddy offered the of entirety with an unbeaten 29 off solely 13 deliveries as Hyderabad crossed the 230-run mark comfortably.
Punjab Kings had no solutions with the ball. Yuzvendra Chahal was probably the most economical among the many frontline bowlers and picked up one wicket for 32 runs in his 4 overs. Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson additionally managed one wicket every, however Marco Jansen endured a tough outing, conceding 61 runs in his spell.
Cooper Connolly’s gorgeous century goes in useless for Punjab Kings
Chasing a mammoth goal of 236, Punjab Kings suffered an early collapse as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh departed cheaply contained in the powerplay. Captain Shreyas Iyer additionally didn’t make an impression, leaving PBKS below huge stress early within the chase.
Nevertheless, Connolly produced a sensational counterattack to maintain Punjab alive within the contest. The Australian all-rounder smashed a powerful 107 off 59 balls, laced with seven fours and eight towering sixes. Connolly attacked nearly each SRH bowler and briefly threatened to drag off a miraculous chase.
Marcus Stoinis additionally performed a helpful cameo of 28 off 14 balls, whereas Suryansh Shedge added 25 runs within the center overs. However the required run price stored climbing, and the shortage of assist for Connolly finally damage Punjab badly.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers remained composed regardless of Connolly’s assault. Pat Cummins led from the entrance with figures of two/34 in 4 overs and dismissed essential batters at vital moments. Shivang Kumar additionally picked up two wickets, whereas Reddy, Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain chipped in with one scalp every.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
SRH the brand new #1 on the factors desk.
Their bowling has been the rationale the place they’re.— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 6, 2026
🚨 COOPER CONNOLLY BECOMES THE YOUNGEST EVER OVERSEAS TO HIT IPL HUNDRED. 🚨
– The longer term celebrity of the IPL and PBKS. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/ruM3HOlb9L
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 6, 2026
What An Inning cooper connoly🔝
— thc (@oj4tta) May 6, 2026
🚨 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD – TOP OF THE POINTS TABLE IN IPL 2026 🚨
– The Pat Cummins Military. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FmI8ogGawM
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 6, 2026
Shaun Marsh hit a century in his tenth IPL sport
Cooper Connolly, who idolises Shaun Marsh, hits a century in his tenth IPL@PunjabKingsIPL
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) May 6, 2026
Essentially the most spectacular a part of Cooper Connolly’s sport is his sport consciousness. 👏
He performs modern-day T20 cricket however in a distinct fashion. He isn’t a blind slogger and that is why each time the state of affairs or the pitch is hard — you may discover Connolly hustling on the centre of the… pic.twitter.com/9y8rmjUvtU
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) May 6, 2026
Cooper Connolly – 107* off 59 Balls, 7 Fours and eight Sixes.
– Nice knock from Cooper Connolly towards high quality bowling of SRH.❤️ pic.twitter.com/nLX7g8u1vb
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) May 6, 2026
Cooper Connolly – the one good factor to return out of in the present day’s match.
PBKS discovered their No. 3 for a long term now..
Pleased with your efforts and congratulations on maiden IPL century Cooper👏👏#PBKSvsSRH pic.twitter.com/5zdmmRZfGK
— Naina Dev (@NainaDev380254) May 6, 2026
Bro Cooper Connolly simply saved PBKS from a large loss!#SRHvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/zOBYvvh0JL
— Sumit Singh (@SumitSingh7781) May 6, 2026
That was some knock by Cooper Connoly
— kp (@pandey_kartikay) May 6, 2026
Cooper connoly 🫡
— Karan Chawla (@KaranCh05327522) May 6, 2026
Cooper Connoly is a long-term prospect for Australia, Future Captain and Match winner
— AB (@arunchandbala22) May 6, 2026
– Desk Toppers.
– Most Wins on this IPL.
– Received POTM Award Vs PBKS.CAPTAIN, LEADER, LEGEND, PAT CUMMINS. 🫡#SRHvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/c3aLXtOYtD
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) May 6, 2026
– Nitish Kumar Reddy gained POTM.
– Praful Hinge gained POTM.
– Eshan Malinga gained POTM.
– Abhishek Sharma gained POTM.
– Ishan Kishan gained POTM.
– Heinrich Klaasen gained POTM.
– Pat Cummins gained POTM*.7 DIFFERENT PLAYER OF THE MATCH WINNERS FOR SRH – THIS IS COMPLETE TEAM EFFORTS. 🧡🫡 pic.twitter.com/O71BTdYaz4
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 6, 2026
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