Despite a harrowing start where the bowlers conceded over 100 runs in the first eight overs, PBKS staged a massive recovery to restrict SRH to 219/6 before completing the chase in an emphatic fashion with six wickets to spare.

Two weeks in, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals look the most settled in terms of balance, squad depth, and players delivering consistently.

While chasing 200-plus totals is not entirely new for PBKS, going past the 215-run mark in a day-night match had never been achieved before in IPL history.

The first game of this weekend's IPL 2026 matches saw some terrific power-hitting from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 69 off 33 balls to guide PBKS to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur on Saturday.

After an astute piece of captaincy, Shreyas Iyer led by example with an unbeaten 69 off 33 balls to help PBKS chase down a daunting target of 220 with as many as seven balls to spare.

It was fireworks in the daytime at the Mullanpur Stadium on Saturday. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head shell-shocked the Punjab Kings in an IPL 2026 match with a terrific display of power-hitting

PBKS vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026 Highlights: Harsh Dubey provided Sunrisers Hyderabad with their fourth breakthrough by dismissing Nehal Wadhera for 14.

A plucky Punjab Kings will back themselves against a star studded yet inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Saturday.

Ahead of his side's match vs CSK, SRH wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen said he is not worried about his poor record against the side.

Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain.

With Pat Cummins out, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled to get the best out of their bowling unit. Henrich Klaasen, however, isn't happy with the batters' contribution either.

Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in a tricky spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. They have lost two of their three games, and their much-famed batting line-up is yet to fire

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant led his team to a confidence-boosting win against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday

Mohammed Shami produced a brilliant display of fast bowling as Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 encounter.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka emphasised patience and collective belief after his team secured a thrilling last-over victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League clash.

Mohammed Shami said his performances can fluctuate as he is not a machine, but credited domestic cricket and peak fitness for keeping him match-ready as his decisive showing sealed Lucknow Super Giants' crucial win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan was pleased with the team's resilience despite their narrow defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller.