PBKS vs SRH LIVE: Abhishek Sharma–Travis Head Script World Record as SRH Smash 100 in Powerplay
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a record-breaking batting display as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head powered the side to a historic milestone against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at New Chandigarh on Saturday.
In a sensational start, the SRH opening duo tore into the Punjab Kings bowling attack, taking the team past the 100-run mark in the powerplay overs. With this explosive effort, Sunrisers Hyderabad also became the first team in IPL history to cross 100-plus runs in the powerplay more than once.
SRH Openers Dominate Powerplay
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head continued their ultra-aggressive approach, consistently finding boundaries and putting the PBKS bowlers under immediate pressure. The pair showed no signs of restraint, turning the powerplay into a one-sided contest as Punjab Kings struggled to find breakthroughs.
The explosive start once again highlighted SRH’s fearless batting philosophy, which has become a defining feature of their campaign.
Toss and Team Changes
Earlier, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of early conditions at New Chandigarh.
Punjab Kings made one change to their XI, bringing in Priyansh Arya in place of Nehal Wadhera. Sunrisers Hyderabad also made a couple of adjustments, including Salil Arora and Praful Hinge in the lineup.
In a notable decision, SRH left out England batter Liam Livingstone despite his ₹13 crore signing, drawing attention to their bold team combination choices.
Match Situation
At the time of writing, SRH remain in a dominant position thanks to their explosive opening stand, with Punjab Kings searching for breakthroughs to slow down the scoring rate and regain control of the match.
With momentum firmly in SRH’s hands, the contest now depends on whether PBKS can stage a comeback after a nightmare start in the powerplay.
