PBKS vs SRH 2024 IPL Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 2 runs in the thrilling final over bowled by Jaydev Unakat, earning them two additional points in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Nitish Kumar Reddy both had a significant role in Hyderabad’s triumph.
After winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad decided to bowl first, which didn’t work out too well as they amassed a respectable 182/9 after 20 overs on the sluggish Mohali field. Arshdeep Singh of Punjab claimed four vital wickets, but Nitish Kumar Reddy hammered a fantastic 64.
Despite the valiant efforts of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by a margin of two runs. Both hitters came close to leading PBKS to victory against Jaydev Unadkat, needing 29 runs to win in the last over. With 44 points, Shashank was the highest scorer, followed by Ashutosh with 33 undefeated. Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad used a half-century from Nitish Reddy to score 182 for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs, despite Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets for Punjab Kings. With a ruthless 64, Reddy was the best batter for the SRH. Harshal Patel and Sam Curran each claimed two wickets for PBKS.
Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad: 182/9; 20 overs (Nitish Kumar Reddy 64; Arshdeep Singh 4/29, Harshal Patel 2/30, Sam Curran 2/41).
Punjab Kings: 180 for 6 in 20 overs (Shashank Singh 46 not out; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/32).