Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab by 2 runs

In a thrilling encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings found themselves in a familiar yet precarious situation with Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma at the crease, reminiscent of their previous heroic performance against Gujarat Titans. Despite their valiant efforts, Punjab Kings fell agonizingly short by just two runs, despite a sensational onslaught in the final over where they amassed 26 runs, marking the highest score in a chase.

Shashank Singh's unbeaten 46 off 25 balls, adorned with six boundaries and a six, alongside Ashutosh Sharma's quickfire 33 not out off 15 deliveries, which included three boundaries and two maximums, showcased their exceptional batting prowess. Their resilience mirrored their previous match-winning partnership, where they engineered a remarkable comeback from a precarious position to secure victory. Once again, they exhibited nerves of steel, demonstrating their power-hitting prowess and adeptness in utilizing the conditions effectively.