SRH vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 49: Scorecard & Stats | SRH Won By 33 Runs

Match Overview

• Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 49th Match
• Date and Time: 06 May 2026, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Result: SRH won by 33 runs

Match Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs in the 49th match of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on 6 May 2026. SRH batted first and scored a huge score of 235 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Punjab Kings fought hard but could only score 202 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, falling behind by 33 runs.

The win has taken SRH to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. Punjab Kings have now slipped to second place and are facing their ninth consecutive defeat at this venue in IPL history.

SRH innings highlights: 235/4 in 20 overs

Sunrisers Hyderabad start their innings like a bullet train. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head open the batting and they don’t waste a single ball. The first wicket partnership reaches 50 runs in just 20 balls. Abhishek Sharma scores 35 runs in just 13 balls and Travis Head contributes 38 runs in 19 balls as SRH post 79/1 in the Powerplay.

After a quick start, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen take charge in the middle overs. Ishan Kishan top-scores with 55 runs in 32 balls and Heinrich Klaasen scores 69 runs in 43 balls, and the two put on a massive 88-run stand for the third wicket in just 48 balls. Punjab Kings have dropped three catches during this phase, and those costly mistakes allow SRH to continue attacking without any pressure.

Then Nitish Kumar Reddy comes in and hits 29 runs off 13 balls to take SRH to a score of 235. It is a complete batting performance where every batsman does his job perfectly.

SRH Innings At a Glance

SRH Full Batting Scorecard

PBKS Bowling Scorecard

PBKS Chase Highlights: 202/7 in 20 Overs

Punjab Kings need 236 runs to win. But their chase is broken very early. Pat Cummins strikes to dismiss Priyansh Aryan on the last ball of the first over, and also takes two sharp catches in the fielding. PBKS find themselves in a lot of trouble at 23/3 in four overs.

Just when it looks like PBKS will completely collapse, Cooper Connolly comes forward and plays one of the best innings of IPL 2026. Connolly scores 107 runs in just 59 balls, hitting 7 fours and 7 sixes, and scores his maiden IPL century. He fights alone as wickets keep falling at the other end. Connolly and Marco Jensen put on a 68-run partnership for the 7th wicket, which became the highest partnership for the 7th wicket for PBKS in IPL history.

But the target is too big. Shivang Kumar took 2 wickets for 45 runs, and Pat Cummins was sharp with 2/34. Punjab’s score was 202/7, 33 runs short.

PBKS Chase At a Glance

PBKS Full Batting Scorecard

SRH Bowling Scorecard

Top Run-scorer of the Match

Top Wicket-taker of the Match

Player of the Match

SRH captain Pat Cummins was awarded the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance. He took 2 wickets for 34 runs in 4 overs and also took 2 important catches in the fielding. He completely set the tone by dismissing Priyansh Arya in his very first over and destroying Punjab’s powerplay plan before it even started. His calm leadership and sharp cricketing thinking made him the best performer of the night.

Key turning point

PBKS drop three catches – This is the moment when the match changes. Punjab Kings get three chances to dismiss Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen but throw them all down. Those two batsmen scored quick half-centuries and put on a huge partnership of 88 runs. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer also admitted after the match that if those catches had been taken, they could have restricted SRH to a much lower score.

Pat Cummins destroys the powerplay – When Punjab Kings need a quick start to chase, Cummins takes the new ball and immediately dismisses the top order. At 23/3 in four overs, the game is practically over.

Connolly’s only century – Cooper Connolly refuses to give up. He hits a brilliant century and almost makes the match interesting again, but the gap is too wide and no other batsman gives him proper support.

What the captains said

Pat Cummins (Winning Captain – SRH)

Cricbites brings you the key words from Pat Cummins after the win:

“Punjab are a really good team. I thought what we did as batsmen was sensational. I think we are very good at playing at our own pace – not trying to start conservatively. I am very happy. I am happy that I was able to contribute.”

Cummins also says that the pitch has a bit of grip in the evenings, which suits SRH’s bowling style, and he feels the team knows how to deal with any situation at this venue.

Shreyas Iyer (Losing Captain – PBKS)

“I think it was a bit too much because we dropped a lot of catches early on. We could have easily reduced their score by 30 to 40 runs. They played comprehensive cricket and showed us how to win.”

Iyer praised Cooper Connolly, saying his mentality is top-notch and he has a special ability to score big runs in pressure situations. He also said that the team needs to bounce back, reflect and come back strong after three consecutive defeats.

Match Stats & Records

Points Table Update After Match 49

With this win, SRH climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, replacing PBKS who now slip to second place.

Cricbites Match Prediction Is True [SRH Won By 33 Runs]

Cricbites Match Insight

SRH are playing their best cricket tonight. Every department is performing together – the openers are giving a banging start, the middle order is scoring quickly, and the bowlers are taking wickets early. Punjab Kings are a strong team, but dropping three catches on a flat pitch is very expensive. Cooper Connolly is playing a really special innings but one player alone cannot win a T20.

SRH are now sitting at number one and look like serious title contenders. PBKS need to bounce back quickly as the playoff race heats up.

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Disclaimer

This match report is based on official statistics and live match data from IPL 2026 Match 49 played on 6 May 2026. Cricbites covers all the match highlights, scorecards and statistics to bring you the most accurate cricket content. Cricket is a game of moments, and every number here tells the real story of what happened on the field.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who wins SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 49?

Sunrisers Hyderabad won IPL 2026 Match 49 against Punjab Kings by 33 runs.

Q2. What is SRH’s total score in IPL 2026 Match 49?

Batting first, SRH scored 235/4 in 20 overs.

Q3. Who is the Player of the Match in SRH vs PBKS Match 49?

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Pat Cummins won the Player of the Match award for his bowling figures of 2/34 and two catches.

Q4. Who scored a century in SRH vs PBKS Match 49?

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly scored 107* off 59 balls – his maiden IPL century.

Q5. Where is SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 49 being played?

This match is being played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Q6. What is PBKS’s score in the chase?

Punjab Kings scored 202/7 in 20 overs, falling 33 runs short of the target of 236.