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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/strong> produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> by 33 runs in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong> at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal on Wednesday. After being asked to bat first, SRH piled up a gigantic total of 235\/4 in 20 overs before restricting PBKS to 202\/7 despite a sensational century from Cooper Connolly<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The victory was built on a fearless batting display from the Hyderabad top order, with Heinrich Klaasen<\/strong> and Ishan Kishan<\/strong> leading the charge in front of an energetic home crowd. Punjab Kings bowlers struggled badly throughout the innings as SRH continued their aggressive approach from the powerplay till the death overs.<\/p>\n Sunrisers got off to a flying start thanks to Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> and Travis Head<\/strong><\/a>. Abhishek smashed 35 runs off just 13 deliveries, hammering four sixes and two boundaries to put immediate pressure on the PBKS attack. Head continued the momentum with a fiery 38 off 19 balls, striking three fours and three sixes.<\/p>\n After the early assault, Kishan took charge in the middle overs with a well-constructed 55 off 32 deliveries. The left-hander mixed timing with innovation and kept the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace. Klaasen then delivered another brutal innings for SRH, scoring 69 off 43 balls with the help of four sixes and three boundaries. Nitish Kumar Reddy<\/strong> provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 29 off only 13 deliveries as Hyderabad crossed the 230-run mark comfortably.<\/p>\n Punjab Kings had no answers with the ball. Yuzvendra Chahal<\/strong> was the most economical among the frontline bowlers and picked up one wicket for 32 runs in his four overs. Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> and Lockie Ferguson<\/strong> also managed one wicket each, but Marco Jansen<\/strong> endured a difficult outing, conceding 61 runs in his spell.<\/p>\n Chasing a mammoth target of 236, Punjab Kings suffered an early collapse as Priyansh Arya<\/strong> and Prabhsimran Singh<\/strong> departed cheaply inside the powerplay. Captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> also failed to make an impact, leaving PBKS under massive pressure early in the chase.<\/p>\n However, Connolly produced a sensational counterattack to keep Punjab alive in the contest. The Australian all-rounder smashed a magnificent 107 off 59 balls, laced with seven fours and eight towering sixes. Connolly attacked almost every SRH bowler and briefly threatened to pull off a miraculous chase.<\/p>\n Marcus Stoinis<\/strong> also played a useful cameo of 28 off 14 balls, while Suryansh Shedge<\/strong> added 25 runs in the middle overs. But the required run rate kept climbing, and the lack of support for Connolly eventually hurt Punjab badly.<\/p>\n Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers remained composed despite Connolly\u2019s assault. Pat Cummins<\/strong> led from the front with figures of 2\/34 in four overs and dismissed crucial batters at important moments. Shivang Kumar<\/strong> also picked up two wickets, while Reddy, Eshan Malinga<\/strong> and Sakib Hussain<\/strong> chipped in with one scalp each.<\/p>\n Also READ: IPL 2026: Fans brutally troll Shashank Singh as he drops a sitter during SRH vs PBKS clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n SRH the new number 1 on the points table. \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 COOPER CONNOLLY BECOMES THE YOUNGEST EVER OVERSEAS TO HIT IPL HUNDRED. \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 The future superstar of the IPL and PBKS. \u2b50\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ruM3HOlb9L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What An Inning cooper connoly\ud83d\udd1d<\/p>\n \u2014 thc (@oj4tta) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 SUNRISERS HYDERABAD \u2013 TOP OF THE POINTS TABLE IN IPL 2026 \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 The Pat Cummins Army. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/FmI8ogGawM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shaun Marsh hit a century in his 10th IPL game<\/p>\n Cooper Connolly, who idolises Shaun Marsh, hits a century in his 10th IPL@PunjabKingsIPL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The most impressive part of Cooper Connolly\u2019s game is his game awareness. \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n He plays modern day T20 cricket but in a different style. He’s not a blind slogger and that’s why whenever the situation or the pitch is tricky \u2014 you’ll find Connolly hustling at the centre of the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9y8rmjUvtU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cooper Connolly \u2013 107* off 59 Balls, 7 Fours and 8 Sixes.<\/p>\n \u2013 Great knock from Cooper Connolly against quality bowling of SRH.\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/nLX7g8u1vb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cooper Connolly \u2013 the only good thing to come out of today’s match.<\/p>\n PBKS found their No. 3 for a longer term now..<\/p>\n Proud of your efforts and congratulations on maiden IPL century Cooper\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f#PBKSvsSRH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5zdmmRZfGK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Naina Dev (@NainaDev380254) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bro Cooper Connolly just saved PBKS from a massive loss!#SRHvsPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zOBYvvh0JL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sumit Singh (@SumitSingh7781) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That was some knock by Cooper Connoly<\/p>\n \u2014 kp (@pandey_kartikay) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cooper connoly \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n \u2014 Karan Chawla (@KaranCh05327522) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cooper Connoly is a long-term prospect for Australia, Future Captain and Match winner<\/p>\n \u2014 AB (@arunchandbala22) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Table Toppers. CAPTAIN, LEADER, LEGEND, PAT CUMMINS. \ud83e\udee1#SRHvsPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/c3aLXtOYtD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nafees (@Nafees_22) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Nitish Kumar Reddy won POTM. 7 DIFFERENT PLAYER OF THE MATCH WINNERS FOR SRH \u2013 THIS IS COMPLETE TEAM EFFORTS. \ud83e\udde1\ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/O71BTdYaz4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nHeinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to massive total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cooper Connolly\u2019s stunning century goes in vain for Punjab Kings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u2013 Most Wins in this IPL.
\u2013 Won POTM Award Vs PBKS.<\/p>\n\n
\u2013 Praful Hinge won POTM.
\u2013 Eshan Malinga won POTM.
\u2013 Abhishek Sharma won POTM.
\u2013 Ishan Kishan won POTM.
\u2013 Heinrich Klaasen won POTM.
\u2013 Pat Cummins won POTM*.<\/p>\n