Punjab Kings delivered an unforgettable performance in IPL 2026, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets while chasing the highest target ever against them – 220 runs. The match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur saw PBKS overhaul the score in 18.5 overs, losing only four wickets and shattering their 2014 record of 206 against the same opponents.
Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 69 from 33 balls, with a barrage of five boundaries and five maximums, steered the ship home. Opening partner Priyansh Arya blazed 57 off 20 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh’s 51 off 25 provided the perfect platform. This is PBKS’s second-highest IPL chase ever, behind only their legendary 262-run pursuit against KKR in 2024, and their 10th 200-plus successful chase.
SRH’s innings was powered by Abhishek Sharma’s sensational 74 off 28 deliveries (5×4, 8×6), supported by Travis Head’s 38 off 23 and Heinrich Klaasen’s gritty 39 off 33. Captain Ishan Kishan made 27 off 17, but the total of 219/6 proved insufficient against PBKS’s relentless batting firepower.
As IPL 2026 heats up, Punjab Kings’ dominance in high-pressure chases continues to inspire, making this clash a standout moment in the tournament’s rich legacy.
