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SRH Tops Table After Thrilling 33-Run Victory!
7 May
Summary
- Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a 33-run win against Punjab Kings.
- Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan partnership was crucial.
- Cooper Connolly scored an unbeaten century in a losing effort.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ascended to the top of the TATA IPL 2026 table following a decisive 33-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The home team posted a formidable total of 235/4, driven by explosive opening partnerships and crucial middle-order contributions.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma set a blazing start, with Sharma scoring 35 off 13 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 55 off 32 balls, forming an 88-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen, who went on to score 69 off 43 deliveries. Nitish Kumar Reddy's quickfire 29 off 13 balls further bolstered the score.
Chasing a steep target, Punjab Kings faltered early, losing both openers and their captain Shreyas Iyer within the first few overs. Despite a remarkable unbeaten century by Cooper Connolly, who scored 107 off 57 balls, PBKS fell short, finishing at 235/4. Connolly's efforts were valiant but isolated, as wickets fell around him, ultimately sealing SRH's victory.