IPL 2026: SRH vs PBKS, Match 49: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

Published - 06 May 2026, 23:16 IST | Updated - 06 May 2026, 23:33 IST

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) returned to winning ways following a convincing 33-run win over fellow playoff candidates Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 6.

SRH batted first and registered 235 runs on the board, with healthy contributions up and down the batting order. They received a great start thanks to their openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. Ishan Kishan hit 55 while Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 69 to make sure they surpassed the 220-run mark. Nitish Kumar Reddy provided the finishing touch, scoring 29 at a strike-rate of 223.08.

In reply, PBKS had the worst possible start, losing Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer all within the powerplay. Australia’s Cooper Connolly scored a magnificent 107 not out, his first in his T20 career, but was, for the most part, their lone warrior, not receiving any support from any other PBKS batter.

As is the case with all IPL matches this season, SRH vs PBKS also saw a bunch of team records and personal milestones be achieved. However, not all records achieved are positive in nature, with PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal finding his name against an unwanted record in this year’s tournament.