In a high-scoring contest that saw both sides dominate with the bat, Punjab Kings showcased their firepower with a commanding total of 245, only to be edged out by Sunrisers Hyderabad in what turned out to be one of the most remarkable chases.

Punjab started strong with an explosive opening stand from Prabhsimran Singh and young Priyansh Arya. The two added 66 runs in just 24 balls, giving the team a perfect start. After Prabhsimran fell for 42, captain Shreyas Iyer took charge, smashing a half-century in just 22 balls. Nehal Wadhera supported him well, and the Kings crossed 150 runs within 12 overs.
The strong foundation was capped off in style by Marcus Stoinis, who cleared the ropes four times in the closing overs, helping Punjab finish at 245, their highest total of the season so far and a testament to the batting unit’s depth and intent.
But Sunrisers Hyderabad responded with a brilliant opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Their 171-run stand helped them chase down the target successfully.


While the result didn’t go Punjab’s way, the team can take plenty of positives from the batting performance, with key players finding form early in the campaign. As the tournament progresses, the Kings will look to build on these positives and fine-tune their bowling execution ahead of their next challenge at home against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 15.