Punjab Kings extend winning run with six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run in IPL 2026 with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, powered by Prabhsimran Singh’s composed batting and Shashank Singh’s crucial double strike that halted SRH’s momentum in a high-scoring encounter.
Hyderabad: Punjab Kings (PBKS) maintained their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday.
“When you are going for a very big chase, you have to cash in on the powerplay. At one point, it felt like they could score 250 or even more, but our bowlers made a very good comeback. We have chased successfully in all three matches now, and the quicker we adapt to the conditions, the better cricket we will play,” PKS opener Prabhsimran Singh said in a post match interaction.
He also praised the chemistry within the batting unit. “Priyansh is batting very well and we enjoy playing together. Having clarity from the captain and coach is very important; we motivate each other a lot, and that shows on the field during these big chases,” he added.
A decisive moment in the match came when the captain introduced Shashank Singh into the attack. In a tactical masterstroke, Shashank (2/20) dismissed both Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in the same over, effectively stalling SRH’s momentum.
“Our captain brought Shashank into the attack because he has gotten Abhishek out before. Getting him and Head out in the same over brought us right back into the game. It was a great strategy that worked perfectly for us today,” Prabhsimran explained.
The opener concluded by highlighting the fearless culture established by the coaching staff. “We have total clarity and backing. When you have that, you can play high-risk cricket without the fear of getting out. It allows you to go with your full flow.”
Punjab Kings will next face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 16, 2026.
