Shreyas Iyer Laughs After SRH Chases 246 – Fans Left in Shock
In one of the most stunning games of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down a mammoth total of 246 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) — with 12 balls to spare. But what grabbed everyone’s attention after the match was PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer’s reaction. Instead of frustration, he laughed during the post-match interview.
“I think it was a fantastic total, to be honest. It still makes me laugh that they chased it with two overs to spare,” Iyer said, with a smile on his face.
His comment quickly went viral. Many fans were stunned, not just by the chase, but by Iyer’s cool attitude in such a high-pressure situation.
🧨 Abhishek Sharma’s Firepower
The star of the night was Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 141 runs off just 55 balls — the highest score by an Indian in IPL history. He and Travis Head (66 off 37) opened with a 171-run partnership, completely dismantling PBKS’s bowling attack.
Together, the duo earned a new nickname from fans — “Travishek” — and they might be the most dangerous opening pair this season.
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📊 Match Summary – SRH vs PBKS, IPL 2025
Punjab Kings Innings – 245/6 (20 overs):
Shreyas Iyer – 82 (36 balls)
Prabhsimran Singh – 42 (23 balls)
Marcus Stoinis – 34* (11 balls)
Priyansh Arya – 36 (13 balls)
SRH Bowling:
Harshal Patel – 4/42
Eshan Malinga – 2/45
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 250/2 (18 overs):
Abhishek Sharma – 141 (55 balls)
Travis Head – 66 (37 balls)
Heinrich Klaasen – 21*
Ishan Kishan – 9*
😳 What Went Wrong for PBKS?
Despite scoring 245, PBKS couldn’t stop SRH. Captain Shreyas Iyer admitted things didn’t go as planned:
“We could have taken some catches. The bowling wasn’t up to the mark. And the over rotation could have been better,” he said.
He also mentioned that dew made it hard for the bowlers during the second innings. Injuries to key bowlers like Lockie Ferguson didn’t help either.
📈 IPL 2025 Points Table Update
With this win, SRH moves up to 8th place, with 2 wins in 6 games. PBKS remains at 6th with 3 wins from 5.
This match is now officially the second-highest successful chase in IPL history, after PBKS’s own 262-run chase in 2024.
🔗 Check: Latest IPL 2025 Points Table
💬 Social Media Reacts to “It Still Makes Me Laugh”
As expected, Iyer’s comment became a trending meme online. Some praised his sportsmanship, while others said he should’ve shown more seriousness after such a big loss.
Whether you agree or not, it’s clear his laugh will be remembered — just like the unbelievable SRH chase.
🧠 What This Means Going Forward
For PBKS:
Fielding needs serious work
Bowling combinations must be rethought
Overuse of some bowlers didn’t help
For SRH:
“Travishek” is a deadly combo
Abhishek Sharma is in top form
Confidence is back, and this could be a turning point
🗳️ Your Turn: What Stood Out to You?
👉 Abhishek Sharma’s unbelievable knock?
👉 Shreyas Iyer’s calm and funny reaction?
👉 PBKS’s power-packed batting?
👉 SRH’s fearless chase?
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