🏏 PBKS vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Review: Abhishek Sharma’s Record-Breaking 💯 Powers Sunrisers to Epic Chase 🔥
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad 🧡 beat Punjab Kings ❤️ by 8 wickets
In one of the most thrilling matches of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a jaw-dropping chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS), thanks to a record-shattering century from Abhishek Sharma. Chasing a massive 246, SRH made it look like a walk in the park, sealing victory with 9 balls to spare! 😱🔥
📋 Match Summary
- Match: Punjab Kings 🆚 Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Toss: SRH won and opted to bowl 🧠
- PBKS Score: 245/6 in 20 overs 💣
- SRH Score: 247/2 in 18.3 overs 🚀
- Result: SRH won by 8 wickets
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- MVP: Abhishek Sharma – 141 (55) 💥
🏏 First Innings: PBKS Light Up Hyderabad with 245🔥
Punjab Kings came out blazing 💨. Right from ball one, their batters showed aggressive intent. After a solid start, Shreyas Iyer took control with a sensational knock.
🌟 Shreyas Iyer Shines Bright
- Scored 82 off just 36 balls 💪
- Hit 7 sixes and 6 fours 🎯
- Anchored the innings while keeping the scoreboard ticking fast 🕒
Supporting cameos from Pratibhsimran and Stoinis helped PBKS finish strong at 245/6, a total that looked match-winning at the halfway mark.But as we now know... that wasn’t nearly enough. 👀
🚀 Second Innings: Abhishek Sharma Unleashes Mayhem
Chasing 246? Most teams would panic. But not SRH.
Opening the innings, Abhishek Sharma delivered one of the greatest IPL knocks ever. His incredible 141 off 55 balls featured 14 fours and 10 sixes — and it completely blew away PBKS's bowling plans.
🧨 Travis Head Adds Fuel to the Fire
- Scored a fluent 66 off 37 balls
- Played the perfect second fiddle while Sharma dominated
- Their partnership of 171 runs laid the perfect foundation
SRH chased down 246 in just 18.3 overs — the second-highest successful chase in IPL history. And it looked easy. 😮👏
🔁 Turning Points of the Match
✅ SRH's Powerplay Blitz – 80+ runs in the first 6 overs meant they were always ahead of the required rate.
✅ Abhishek’s Acceleration – His ability to attack both pace and spin left PBKS clueless.
❌ PBKS Bowling Collapse – No variety, no change of plans, and poor execution under pressure.
❌ Missed Matchups – No early spin to Sharma, and no pace-off-the-ball strategy when it was needed most.
🌟 Top Performers
💣 Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
- 141 (55 balls)
- Highest score by an Indian in IPL history 🇮🇳
- A knock for the ages 🏆
🧊 Travis Head (SRH)
- 66 (37 balls)
- Calm, composed, and classy 🧠
🔥 Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- 82 (36 balls)
- Played a brilliant hand, but lacked late support
📈 IPL 2025 Stats & Records
📊 247/2 – SRH’s total is the second-highest successful run chase in IPL history
📊 141 by Sharma – New record for highest score by an Indian in IPL
📊 171-run opening stand – One of the top 5 opening partnerships in IPL
📊 PBKS – First team to lose twice after scoring 240+ 😬
🧠 Captaincy & Strategy Breakdown
👨✈️ Pat Cummins (SRH)
- Smart call to chase on a batting-friendly pitch
- Gave full confidence to his batters
- Handled bowling rotations well in the death overs
🤔 Sreyas iyer (PBKS)
- Couldn’t control the game once SRH got going
- Delayed key changes (no early spin to Sharma)
- Lack of aggression in the field cost PBKS
📲 Fans & Social Media Reactions
The internet couldn’t stop talking about Abhishek Sharma’s heroics. From cricket analysts to casual fans, everyone was in awe.
🗣️ "That’s the kind of innings you tell your grandkids about!" – IPL commentator
😅 Memes flooded in: “PBKS scored 245 just to watch Sharma bat for fun.”
📸 Instagram and Twitter blew up with Sharma highlights and Travis Head’s cool composure.
🔮 What’s Next for the Teams?
☀️ Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Confidence is sky-high
- Openers are in dream form
- Needs to tighten up bowling in powerplay
Next Match: vs Rajasthan Royals
👑 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Batting looks great
- But bowling under pressure remains a big issue
- Urgent need for bowling strategy overhaul
Next Match: vs Gujarat Titans
🏁 Final Thoughts
This match had everything: runs galore, a historic century, broken records, and pure IPL madness. Abhishek Sharma didn’t just win a game — he announced his arrival as a future superstar. SRH have momentum, and PBKS have questions.
For fans, it was just another reminder that in the IPL, no total is safe, and no lead is big enough.
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