IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS: Punjab Kings got a target of 220 runs to win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In response to this, Punjab also made a stormy start. The pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave a lot of class to SRH's bowling. Both the openers added 99 runs for the first wicket in just 6.2 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers looked completely helpless in front of the explosive batting of this pair.

Priyansh Arya's explosive half-century

Priyansh Arya's batting was very special. He played a stormy inning of 57 runs in 20 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 5 sixes. The most important thing was that he completed his half-century in just 16 balls. This figure was faster than Abhishek Sharma, who had touched the figure of 50 runs in 18 balls in the first innings. Priyansh Arya worked to turn the match in favor of his team by hitting big shots in the initial overs itself.

Prabhasimran Singh also made important contribution

Prabhsimran Singh also performed his responsibility well and scored 51 runs in 25 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 4 sixes. The partnership between both the batsmen gave a strong start to Punjab Kings towards the target of 220 runs. This partnership of 99 runs in 6.2 overs proved to be a big blow for SRH. Sunrisers Hyderabad had scored 219 runs in the first innings, but this explosive start by Punjab leveled the match.

first half century of the season

The special thing is that this is also the first half-century of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh in this season. Earlier, Prabhsimran Singh had scored 43 runs against CSK and 37 runs against Gujarat. Whereas, Priyansh Arya had scored 39 runs against CSK and 7 runs against Gujarat.