Sunrisers Hyderabad Breaks Powerplay Records in IPL 2026
On April 11, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made history by scoring the highest number of runs in the powerplay during a match at New Chandigarh’s stadium. This remarkable feat occurred in their afternoon game against Punjab Kings (PBKS), where SRH’s openers delivered an aggressive performance against the home team’s bowlers. In just six overs, SRH managed to score an impressive 105 runs.
Abhishek Sharma played a crucial role in this achievement, scoring a half-century off just 18 balls. He is currently batting at 66 runs from 22 balls. Meanwhile, Travis Head, who started the innings cautiously, contributed 31 runs in 15 balls. At this stage of the game, SRH is maintaining a run rate of 17.50, which highlights their dominance in the early stages of the match.
In New Chandigarh, the previous highest powerplay score was 79 runs, achieved by Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Eliminator. However, SRH’s recent performance has now surpassed that record, showcasing their exceptional batting skills.
Historical Powerplay Scores in Mullanpur
Below is a list of the top powerplay scores recorded in Mullanpur:
- 105/0 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026, Group Stage
- 79/0 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025, Eliminator
- 75/3 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025, Group Stage
- 62/1 – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025, Group Stage
- 59/0 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025, Group Stage
This performance not only sets a new benchmark for powerplay scoring but also marks SRH as one of the most formidable teams in the tournament.
SRH’s Place in IPL History
This 105-run powerplay score is the fourth-highest in IPL history. Notably, SRH holds the top two positions in this category, both set in 2024 when they reached the final. The highest powerplay score ever recorded in the tournament is 125/0 by SRH against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2024. The second-highest is 107/0, also by SRH against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the same year.
Highest Powerplay Totals in IPL History
Here is a breakdown of the highest powerplay totals in IPL history:
- 125/0 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, 2024
- 107/0 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, 2024
- 105/0 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2017
- 105/0 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, 2026
- 100/2 – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 2014
Abhishek Sharma’s performance in this match has placed him among the top individual scorers in the powerplay. His 66 runs off 22 balls have secured him the fifth position in the list of highest individual powerplay scores in IPL history.
Top Individual Powerplay Performances
Below is a list of the highest individual powerplay scores in IPL history:
- 87 (25) – Suresh Raina vs Punjab Kings, 2014
- 84 (26) – Travis Head vs Delhi Capitals, 2024
- 78 (24) – Jake Fraser-McGurk vs Mumbai Indians, 2024
- 74 (25) – Adam Gilchrist vs Delhi Capitals, 2009
- 66 (22) – Abhishek Sharma vs Punjab Kings, 2026
- 64 (23) – Faf du Plessis vs Gujarat Titans, 2024
- 63 (22) – Ishan Kishan vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2021
- 62 (23) – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2023
- 62 (25) – David Warner vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2017
Abhishek Sharma’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular, and his fearless approach has earned him a place among some of the most destructive batsmen in IPL history. With such a strong start, SRH is well on track to dominate the match and continue their impressive form in the tournament.
