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Cummins Hails SRH's 'Fire' Batters After Dominant Win Over PBKS

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. Pat Cummins praised the team's batting unit for their aggressive approach after half-centuries from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan. Despite a fighting unbeaten 107 from Cooper Connolly, PBKS could only manage 202/7 in their 20 overs. SRH next face Gujarat Titans on May 12.

Key Points: Cummins Hails SRH Batters After Win Over PBKS

  • SRH beat PBKS by 33 runs to top IPL 2026 table
  • Heinrich Klaasen scored 69, Ishan Kishan 55
  • Cooper Connolly hit maiden IPL century (107*) for PBKS
  • Pat Cummins led disciplined bowling performance
  • SRH next face Gujarat Titans on May 12
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'The batters have been on fire': Cummins hails SRH batting after win over PBKS

Pat Cummins praises SRH's batting unit after Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan's half-centuries lead to a 33-run win over PBKS, putting SRH top of IPL 2026 points table.

"The batters have been on fire, so you don't have to do too much. - Pat Cummins"

Hyderabad, May 7

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has lavished praise on the team's batting unit for their attacking approach after SRH registered a commanding 33-run victory over Punjab Kings on Wednesday to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.

After aggressive half-centuries, mixed with some luck courtesy of crucial dropped catches, from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan propelled SRH to a daunting 235/4, a disciplined bowling performance led by skipper Pat Cummins ensured victory for SRH despite Cooper Connolly's sensational maiden IPL century for PBKS.

"Lots of experience. The batters have been on fire, so you don't have to do too much. Sit back and everyone kind of looks after themselves, and it's a good feeling around the group at the moment," Cummins said in a video released by IPL on X.

Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head provided a rapid start before Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen took charge in the middle overs with attacking half-centuries. Ishan Kishan, who survived multiple chances, including dropped catches and a missed stumping, made full use of the chances to score 55. Klaasen also capitalised on an early lifeline and smashed 69 to take SRH comfortably beyond the 200-run mark.

Cummins reserved special praise for Kishan, who was the captain of the team in the first seven matches in his absence. The Australian jokingly said that he had made the plan to come back after SRH started winning under Kishan's leadership, following a poor start.

"Obviously, Ishan was excellent at the start. I wasn't sure I was going to come back, but then we started winning, so I thought, oh, I'd better come back. But no, it's been good fun. The bowling's coming out all right. I'm feeling fresh. The team looks after itself," he added.

Chasing a big total, the Punjab Kings lost early wickets as Cummins and Nitish Kumar Reddy struck inside the power play. Eshan Malinga added further pressure with the wicket of PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer.

Despite a fighting unbeaten 107 from Cooper Connolly, Punjab Kings could only manage 202/7 in their 20 overs as SRH bowlers maintained control throughout the chase.

With this win, SRH have 12 points in 11 matches. The 2016 winners will next face the Gujarat Titans (GT) after a six-day break on May 12.

- IANS

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Priya S
Ishan Kishan's 55 was brilliant, but he was dropped multiple times! 😅 He needs to value his wicket more. But credit to SRH for making it count. Cooper Connolly's 107 was a special knock too – future star for sure! 🌟
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Vikram M
Cummins saying he thought of not coming back is funny! 😂 But honestly, his leadership is invaluable. SRH's bowling has also stepped up. That win takes them to top of the table – what a turnaround from the start of the season!
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Rohit P
PBKS must be kicking themselves for the dropped catches! You can't give Klaasen and Kishan second chances. Cooper Connolly's century was amazing, but the bowlers didn't give him enough support. SRH vs GT on May 12 should be a cracker!

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