The Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed a batting masterclass as Punjab Kings (PBKS) clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 27 of the IPL 2025. PBKS unleashed a storm, posting a mammoth 245/6 in their 20 overs—their second-highest total in IPL history. It was a night to forget for SRH’s bowling attack, as Mohammed Shami’s nightmare performance became the talking point, while Harshal Patel emerged as the lone warrior with a stellar four-wicket haul.
Shami, SRH’s marquee signing for INR 10 crore, had a forgettable outing, conceding a staggering 75 runs in his four overs without a single wicket. His final over was particularly brutal, leaking 27 runs as PBKS batsmen capitalized on his lack of rhythm. This performance etched Shami’s name in the record books—but for all the wrong reasons—as he became the most expensive Indian bowler in IPL history.
On the other hand, Harshal Patel turned heads with his clinical spell. The crafty medium-pacer dismantled PBKS’s middle order, picking up key wickets of Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, and Glenn Maxwell. His figures of 4/42 showcased his ability to strike at crucial moments, though it wasn’t enough to stem the tide of PBKS’s relentless batting onslaught.
PBKS’s Highest IPL Totals:
- 262/2 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
- 245/6 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025*
- 243/5 vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2025
- 232/2 vs RCB, Dharamsala, 2011
- 231/4 vs CSK, Cuttack, 2014
Most Expensive Bowling Figures in IPL History:
- 0/76 – Jofra Archer (RR) vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
- 0/75 – Mohammed Shami (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025*
- 0/73 – Mohit Sharma (GT) vs DC, Delhi, 2024
- 0/70 – Basil Thampi (SRH) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2018
- 0/69 – Yash Dayal (GT) vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 2023
For more thrilling IPL updates and expert insights, visit India Betting.
