Cricket t20
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs
Indian Premier League · Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad · June 13, 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad won
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs
Match Summary
**Sunrisers Hyderabad** defeated **Punjab Kings** in this T20 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
**Result:** Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs
**Toss:** Punjab Kings elected to field
**Sunrisers Hyderabad:** 235/4 (20.0 overs)
**Punjab Kings:** 202/7 (20.0 overs)
Why the Loser Lost
Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 15.0 (8 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 4th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team faced pressure in the 1st over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 2nd and 3rd overs.
Scorecard Summary
**Sunrisers Hyderabad — 235/4 (20.0 overs)**
- H Klaasen 69 (43) [3x4, 4x6] SR: 160.5 — caught
- Ishan Kishan 55 (32) [2x4, 4x6] SR: 171.9 — caught
- TM Head 38 (19) [3x4, 3x6] SR: 200.0 — caught
- Abhishek Sharma 35 (13) [2x4, 4x6] SR: 269.2 — caught
- Nithish Kumar Reddy 29 (13) [2x4, 2x6] SR: 223.1 — not out
- YS Chahal 4-0-34-1 (Econ: 8.50)
- LH Ferguson 4-0-41-1 (Econ: 10.25)
- Arshdeep Singh 4-0-43-1 (Econ: 10.75)
- Vijaykumar Vyshak 4-0-55-1 (Econ: 13.75)
**Punjab Kings — 202/7 (20.0 overs)**
- C Connolly 107 (58) [7x4, 8x6] SR: 184.5 — not out
- MP Stoinis 28 (13) [3x4, 2x6] SR: 215.4 — caught
- Suryansh Shedge 25 (17) [1x4, 2x6] SR: 147.1 — caught
- M Jansen 19 (16) [1x6] SR: 118.8 — caught
- SS Iyer 5 (5) [1x4] SR: 100.0 — caught
- *...and 4 more*
- PJ Cummins 4-0-34-2 (Econ: 8.50)
- Shivang Kumar 4-0-45-2 (Econ: 11.25)
- Nithish Kumar Reddy 2-0-11-1 (Econ: 5.50)
- E Malinga 4-0-36-1 (Econ: 9.00)
The decisive phases of this contest were the 4th over, the 1st over, and the 12th over. the team faced pressure in the 12th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 13th and 14th overs. the team faced pressure in the 12th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 13th and 14th overs.
Key Performers
C Connolly
C Connolly: 107 off 58 (7x4, 8x6)
batter Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma: 35 off 13 (2x4, 4x6)
batter H Klaasen
H Klaasen: 69 off 43 (3x4, 4x6)
batter Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan: 55 off 32 (2x4, 4x6)
batter TM Head
TM Head: 38 off 19 (3x4, 3x6)
batter PJ Cummins
PJ Cummins: 2/34 (4 ov)
bowler Shivang Kumar
Shivang Kumar: 2/45 (4 ov)
bowler Nithish Kumar Reddy
Nithish Kumar Reddy: 1/11 (2 ov)
bowlerTurning Points
- **Partnership** (over 6): 88-run partnership between H Klaasen and Ishan Kishan from over 7
- **Collapse** (over 3): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (Priyansh Arya, P Simran Singh, SS Iyer)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 0): Wicket cluster in overs 1-2 (Priyansh Arya, P Simran Singh)
- **Wicket Cluster** (over 11): Wicket cluster in overs 12-13 (Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh)
- **Acceleration** (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 61 runs at 12.2 RPO
Innings Phases
**Sunrisers Hyderabad:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 79 runs, 1 wickets at 13.2 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 95 runs, 2 wickets at 10.6 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 61 runs, 1 wickets at 12.2 RPO
**Punjab Kings:**
- Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 57 runs, 3 wickets at 9.5 RPO
- Middle (Ov 7-15): 73 runs, 3 wickets at 8.1 RPO
- Death (Ov 16-20): 72 runs, 1 wickets at 14.4 RPO
Bowling Analysis
**Punjab Kings:**
- YS Chahal 4-0-34-1 (Econ: 8.50)
- LH Ferguson 4-0-41-1 (Econ: 10.25)
- Arshdeep Singh 4-0-43-1 (Econ: 10.75)
- Vijaykumar Vyshak 4-0-55-1 (Econ: 13.75)
- M Jansen 4-0-62-0 (Econ: 15.50)
**Sunrisers Hyderabad:**
- PJ Cummins 4-0-34-2 (Econ: 8.50)
- Shivang Kumar 4-0-45-2 (Econ: 11.25)
- Nithish Kumar Reddy 2-0-11-1 (Econ: 5.50)
- E Malinga 4-0-36-1 (Econ: 9.00)
- Sakib Hussain 4-0-40-1 (Econ: 10.00)
- Harsh Dubey 2-0-36-0 (Econ: 18.00)
Conclusion
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings — Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs. The victory was built on C Connolly: 107 off 58 (7x4, 8x6). Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 235/4 and Punjab Kings replied with 202/7.
Sunrisers Hyderabad made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (2w). Sunrisers Hyderabad performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 11: impact 0.82. In a critical phase, Sunrisers Hyderabad put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 19: impact 0.81.
Execution Errors
Sunrisers Hyderabad faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 13.25 (6 boundaries). Against the backdrop of Vijaykumar Vyshak's the death overs difficulties, Vijaykumar Vyshak conceded at an economy of 13.8 in 4 overs.
Strategic Successes
Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 10.0 (3w). Sunrisers Hyderabad steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 87 runs (11.11 RPO).