Pretty big fan of Abhishek's batting...: SRH skipper Cummins after left-hander's masterclass against PBKS

ANI April 13, 2025 210 views

Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a remarkable victory against Punjab Kings in a high-octane IPL match. Abhishek Sharma's phenomenal 141 runs was the highlight of the chase, creating a new IPL milestone. Pat Cummins praised the team's batting approach and consistency. The match showcased exceptional batting performances from both teams, making it a memorable encounter.

"Pretty big fan of his (Abhishek) batting." - Pat Cummins, SRH Captain
Hyderabad, April 13: Following his side's win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins hailed Abhishek Sharma's knock, referring to himself as a "big fan" of left-hander's batting.

Key Points

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Abhishek Sharma smashes 141 in historic IPL run chase

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Pat Cummins lauds team's batting performance

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SRH defeats PBKS in high-scoring thriller

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Second-highest run chase in IPL history

Abhishek and Travis Head finally found their groove together, as they put on an ominous 171-run stand making a lightwork of the 246-run target set by PBKS at their home stadium of Uppal Stadium on Saturday. This is also the second-highest run chase in IPL history, with 262 chased by PBKS against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last year being at the top.

Speaking after the match in the post-match presentation, Cummins said, "Amazing. It suits our style and we know we are gonna get. It is a good wicket and the ball pings around here. Any over under 10, you feel like a big win as a bowler. It is kind of crazy that you feel semi-confident chasing that score. Pretty big fan of his (Abhishek) batting. We did not want to change the recipe. The batting group played quite a bit last year and we are confident of their abilities. They (the fans) are amazing, always waving the flags and great atmosphere."

Coming to the match, PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first. A 66-run stand between Priyansh Arya (36 in 13 balls, with two fours and four sixes) and Prabhsimran Singh (42 in 23 balls, with seven fours and a six) started off things well for PBKS. Later, a half-century from skipper Shreyas Iyer (82 in 36 balls, with six fours and six sixes) and a final flourish from Marcus Stoinis (34* in 11 balls, with a four and four sixes) powered PBKS to 245/6 in their 20 overs.

Harshal Patel (4/42) and Eshan Malinga (2/45) were among the wicket-takers for SRH.

In the run-chase of 246 runs, Abhishek (141 in 55 balls, with 14 fours and 10 sixes) and Travis Head (66 in 37 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) started off well with a 171-run partnership. After Head was dismissed, Abhishek continued to rage while Heinrich Klaasen (21*) and Ishan Kishan (9*) put some finishing touches, chasing down the mammoth total.

This is also the second-highest run chase in IPL history, with 262 chased by PBKS against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last year being at the top. SRH has risen to the eighth spot with two wins and four losses while PBKS is at sixth place, with three wins and two losses.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Abhishek Sharma was absolutely on fire! 🔥 That 141 off just 55 balls was pure carnage. SRH's batting lineup is looking scarier by the match. Can't wait to see what they do next!
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Priya M.
While the batting was spectacular, I'm a bit concerned about SRH's bowling. Giving away 245 runs is not ideal even if they chased it down. Need to tighten up for tougher matches ahead.
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Amit S.
That partnership between Abhishek and Head was pure entertainment! 171 runs in what, 12 overs? Insane hitting. IPL at its best 💯
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Sanjay P.
Cummins seems like such a supportive captain. His praise for Abhishek shows great leadership. SRH might have found their perfect skipper-matchup this season!
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Neha T.
As a PBKS fan, this was painful to watch 😅 But credit where it's due - that was some of the cleanest hitting I've seen in years. Abhishek deserves all the praise he's getting!
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Vikram J.
Interesting that Cummins mentioned feeling "semi-confident" chasing 246. Shows how much T20 cricket has changed! These scores would've been unimaginable a decade ago.

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