Sunrisers Hyderabad score 105 runs in IPL 2026 powerplay against Punjab Kings.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved a score of 105 runs without loss in the first six overs against Punjab Kings during the IPL 2026 season.
This performance marks the third time the opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has exceeded 100 runs in a single powerplay.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Powerplay Score Against Punjab Kings
The Sunrisers Hyderabad openers accumulated 105 runs during the powerplay phase on April 11, 2026, in New Chandigarh. Despite only 20 runs coming from the first two overs, Sharma and Head accelerated significantly in the following four overs.
This feat represents a major entry in IPL powerplay records as the fifth occurrence of a team reaching the hundred-run milestone in the initial six overs.
During the fourth over, Head secured two fours and a six against Marco Jansen, while Sharma hit four sixes in a single over from Vijaykumar Vyshak.
The final over of the powerplay yielded 21 runs off Xavier Bartlett. This high-scoring consistency solidified the dominance of the opening duo in the current tournament.
Historical IPL Powerplay Records and Statistics
The highest recorded score in this phase remains the 125 runs scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in 2024. During that match, Head and Sharma hit a combined 13 boundaries and 11 sixes to set the benchmark for IPL powerplay records.
Several other teams have historically reached the 100-run mark during the first six overs:
- 125/0: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
- 107/0: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
- 105/0: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2017)
- 105/0: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2026)
- 100/2: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab (2014)
In 2017, Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn reached 105 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine achieved a half-century off just 15 deliveries during that chase against Bangalore.
While these scores often lead to victory, the 2014 instance by Chennai remains a rare case of a team losing after such a start.
Key Takeaways
- Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 105/0 in the powerplay against Punjab Kings in 2026.
- Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have now achieved three 100-run powerplays together.
- The record for the highest powerplay score is 125/0, set by SRH in 2024.
Quiz
| Question |
| Against which team did SRH score 105 runs in the powerplay during IPL 2026? A) Delhi Capitals B) Punjab Kings C) Lucknow Super Giants D) Chennai Super Kings |
| What is the highest ever powerplay score recorded in IPL history? A) 100 B) 105 C) 107 D) 125 |
| Against which team did SRH score 105 runs in the power play during IPL 2026? A) Delhi Capitals B) Punjab Kings C) Lucknow Super Giants D) Chennai Super Kings |
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