Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a powerful start with the bat in IPL 2026, registering one of the biggest powerplay scores in the tournament’s history. In their match against Punjab Kings at New Chandigarh, SRH scored 105 runs without losing a wicket in the first six overs.
This total now stands as the third-highest powerplay score ever recorded in the Indian Premier League.
The strong start was led by Abhishek Sharma, whose aggressive batting helped SRH dominate the early overs and put pressure on the PBKS bowlers.
SRH Create Major Powerplay Record
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 105/0 powerplay against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 equals the third-highest powerplay total in the history of the tournament.
The record shows how aggressively SRH’s opening pair attacked the bowling during the first six overs. It also highlights the team’s recent trend of producing massive powerplay totals.
SRH already holds the top two highest powerplay scores in IPL history.
Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History
| Powerplay Score | Team | Opposition | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | 2024 | Delhi |
| 107/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | 2024 | Lucknow |
| 105/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings | 2026 | New Chandigarh |
| 105/0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2017 | Bengaluru |
| 100/2 | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | 2014 | Mumbai |
SRH’s explosive 105/0 powerplay now joins Kolkata Knight Riders’ 105/0 effort from 2017 as the joint third-highest powerplay total in IPL history.
The two highest powerplay totals also belong to Sunrisers Hyderabad, showing the team’s ability to start innings with aggressive batting.
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Abhishek Sharma Leads the Early Attack
Abhishek Sharma played a key role in SRH’s strong start. His attacking batting helped the team score quickly during the powerplay overs.
The innings also placed him ahead of Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi in discussions around the most explosive young batters this season.
While Suryavanshi has impressed fans with his powerful batting for Rajasthan Royals, Abhishek Sharma’s performance in this match highlighted his ability to dominate bowlers during the most important phase of a T20 innings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have developed a reputation for explosive powerplay starts in recent IPL seasons. Their ability to score quickly in the first six overs often sets the tone for the rest of the innings.
With records like 125/0, 107/0, and now 105/0, SRH have shown that they are one of the most dangerous teams in the powerplay phase.
Fans will be watching closely to see if SRH can continue producing these high-scoring starts as IPL 2026 moves forward.
