The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 was a thrilling encounter that highlighted the intensity of modern-day T20 cricket. With both teams eager to climb higher in the points table, fans witnessed a game full of sixes, sharp bowling spells, and pressure moments.
SRH, led by Pat Cummins, banked on their solid bowling attack featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, and T Natarajan, alongside explosive batting from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen. On the other side, Punjab Kings, under Shikhar Dhawan, came with a mix of aggressive batting power through Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, and all-round contributions from Sam Curran.
Played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, this fixture lived up to its billing as both sides pushed hard, but only one walked away with crucial points in the IPL 2025 season.
Match Info – SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Format | T20 (20 overs per side) |
| Captains | Pat Cummins (SRH), Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) |
Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad 2025
| Player | Role |
| Pat Cummins (C) | Bowler |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman |
| Aiden Markram | Batsman |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batsman |
| Heinrich Klaasen (WK) | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Umran Malik | Bowler |
| Mayank Markande | Bowler |
| T Natarajan | Bowler |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad 2025
| Player | Role |
| Shikhar Dhawan (C) | Batsman |
| Jonny Bairstow | Batsman |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Shahrukh Khan | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Harpreet Brar | All-rounder |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler |
Match Timeline – SRH vs PBKS
| Phase | Highlights | Score |
| Powerplay (0–6 Overs) | Dhawan and Bairstow gave PBKS a steady start, but Cummins dismissed Bairstow early. | PBKS 48/1 |
| Middle Overs (7–15 Overs) | Livingstone attacked with a quick 40, while Markande dismissed Dhawan. | PBKS 112/4 |
| Death Overs (16–20 Overs) | Sam Curran’s cameo lifted PBKS to a fighting total. | PBKS 171/7 |
| SRH Chase – Powerplay | Abhishek Sharma smashed boundaries; Arshdeep removed Tripathi. | SRH 56/1 |
| Middle Overs | Klaasen and Markram built a strong stand, countering spinners effectively. | SRH 118/3 |
| Death Overs | Klaasen’s finishing power sealed the win in the 19th over. | SRH 172/4 |
Full Scorecard – SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025
Punjab Kings Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shikhar Dhawan (C) | 33 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 122.2 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 |
| Liam Livingstone | 40 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 160.0 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 22 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Sam Curran | 30 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 176.5 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Total: 171/7 (20 overs) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.0 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Umran Malik | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Mayank Markande | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Sharma | 45 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 160.7 |
| Rahul Tripathi | 19 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 126.7 |
| Aiden Markram | 34 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 136.0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (WK) | 61* | 32 | 5 | 4 | 190.6 |
| Washington Sundar | 7* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 |
| Total: 172/4 (19 overs) |
Punjab Kings Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.3 |
Top Performers
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Match-winning 61* off 32 balls.
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Quickfire 45 (28) in Powerplay.
- Liam Livingstone (PBKS): Explosive 40 (25).
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 2/32 with early breakthroughs.
Conclusion
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings match scorecard reflected a gripping contest where PBKS posted a challenging score, but SRH’s batting depth and Klaasen’s brilliance proved decisive. With this win, SRH strengthened their standing in IPL 2025, while PBKS will look to regroup and improve their death bowling strategies in upcoming matches.
