Cricket fans in Hyderabad were treated to an absolute spectacle on April 12, 2025. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a run-fest of epic proportions as SRH stunned PBKS with a record-breaking 8-wicket win. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off the second-highest successful chase in IPL history against Punjab Kings (PBKS) as Abhishek Sharma scores whirlwind knock of 141 (55).
Punjab Kings first innings
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer was on fire. He led from the front, smashing a brutal 82 from just 36 balls, peppered with clean strikes and fearless intent. His innings laid the perfect platform. Just when SRH hoped for a break, Stoinis walked in and started throwing haymakers. His powerful cameo ensured PBKS crossed the 240 mark—setting what looked like a match-winning total. At the halfway mark, PBKS sat pretty with a towering 245 on the board.
SRH’s Epic Chase – Second Highest in IPL History
Enter Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head—SRH’s explosive opening pair. From the first over, they made their intentions clear.  Abhishek’s bat spoke volumes as he cracked a stunning 141 off just 55 balls. He reached his hundred in a mere 40 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and 10 sixes in total. Head played the perfect wingman with a brilliant 66 off 37 balls. His second fifty of the tournament helped build and maintain momentum.
‘Travishek’ Partnership Demolishes PBKS Bowling
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered an explosive batting display, dominating the powerplay with 83 runs in just six overs without losing a wicket. Their aggressive start put the scoreboard into overdrive, setting the tone for a record-breaking chase. In just 7.3 overs, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head brought up a 100-run stand, making it clear that something special was unfolding. The duo, dubbed ‘Travishek’, continued their onslaught, stitching together a 171-run partnership—the highest for SRH this season.
Highest targets successfully chased in the IPL
262 – PBKS vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
246 – SRH vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025*
224 – RR vs PBKS, Sharjah, 2020
224 – RR vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
219 – MI vs CSK, Delhi, 2021
Social Media Explodes
From Twitter to Instagram, Abhishek was the talk of the town. Memes, praise, comparisons to legends.
Whether it's SRH team or Telangana government, both hate trees pic.twitter.com/2YhUaqtKwX
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 12, 2025
The OG SRH is Back pic.twitter.com/g5QrdKWKlS
— EpicCommentsTelugu (@EpicCmntsTelugu) April 12, 2025
SRH's next match is against Mumbai indians ðŸ˜#SRHvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/7TFjbH80y8
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) April 12, 2025
CSK team after seeing Abhishek sharma's 141 Runs pic.twitter.com/bNOVev5Uqr
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) April 12, 2025
Abhishek Sharma>>Priyansh Arya 💯 pic.twitter.com/Aaf25VNHYr
— Homie (@homelander_yyy) April 12, 2025
Priti Zinta RN #SRHvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/NJ2G16Vf3o
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) April 12, 2025
Kavya Maran watching Abhishek Sharma’s batting today in stadium pic.twitter.com/5an5TCtIn1
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) April 12, 2025
Kavya Maran Mam RN#SRHvsPBKSpic.twitter.com/wcY8G1UYJf
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) April 12, 2025
IPL 2025 Points Table After the Match
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) climbed to eighth place in the IPL 2025 points table after securing their second win in six matches. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings (PBKS) retained their sixth position despite the defeat, holding onto three wins in the tournament. However, their bowling struggles, particularly in the latest match, will require serious reflection if they want to stay competitive moving forward. SRH faces the Gujarat Titans next, while PBKS takes on the red-hot Rajasthan Royals.
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