IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad's Dynamic Powerplay Sets New Record
IPL 2026 - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma plunder 100 or more in powerplay for third time
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In IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved a remarkable 105 runs in the powerplay against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma's explosive partnership marked the highest powerplay score in IPL history, showcasing their dominance with 13 fours and 11 sixes.
- 01Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 105 runs in the powerplay against Punjab Kings.
- 02Travis Head finished with 84 not out off just 26 balls.
- 03Abhishek Sharma contributed 40 runs from 10 balls, striking at 400.
- 04This match marked the fifth instance of a team scoring over 100 runs in the IPL powerplay.
- 05SRH chased down a target of 166 runs in under 10 overs.
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In a thrilling match during IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set a new record by scoring 105 runs in the powerplay against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at New Chandigarh. This achievement highlights the explosive batting capabilities of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who combined to score 125 runs in the powerplay, the highest ever recorded in the IPL. Head's impressive innings of 84 not out came off just 26 balls, while Sharma contributed a rapid 40 runs from 10 deliveries. Their partnership featured an astounding 13 fours and 11 sixes, demonstrating their dominance as SRH chased down a target of 166 runs in less than 10 overs. This match marks the fifth occasion in IPL history where a team has scored over 100 runs in the first six overs, showcasing the increasing trend of aggressive batting in the league.
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This record-setting performance enhances the excitement around IPL matches and showcases the evolving nature of batting strategies in T20 cricket.
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