PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026: Openers hammer combined 198 runs in powerplays, Punjab extend winning start – Action in Images

An all-action match in Mullanpur, but it is ultimately Punjab's class and depth that is telling for the result as they chased down 220.

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By Kartikay Dutta
Published on Apr 11, 2026 08:22 pm IST 8 Photos
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It's not often that a team will concede 105 in the powerplay and go on to win – but for Punjab Kings it managed to be a walk in the part as they consolidated at second place in the table. In the franchise's 10th chase of 200+, 220 was hauled down with ease – title contender credentials continue to prove to be very real.(REUTERS)
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They have scored 125 in the powerplay in the past, and in Mullanpur, ‘Travishek’ joined forces once again to provide a fast start. They hammered 105/0 in the first six overs, scoring at a crisp rate and putting Punjab's quality new ball attack under the pump.(PTI)
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It was a fine performance from Abhishek Sharma – 74(28), with eight sixes, as he worked his way back into form and looked incredibly threatening at the top of the order. Great news for SRH.(Hindustan Times)

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Shashank Singh was the surprise player who Punjab turned to for wickets – the PBKS vice-captain rolled over his arm after the powerplay, and managed to remove both Abhishek and Head to shift the momentum of the match.(ANI Pic Service)
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For Sunrisers, the big problem of the day was how their innings completely lost steam through the middle overs. Heinrich Klaasen would usually be the best player to enter and take advantage – but he limped his way to 39(33), meaning even 219 looked short after 240-250 was on the cards at one stage.(ANI Pic Service)

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