Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a nail-biting victory against Punjab Kings in a thrilling IPL encounter, securing a two-run win despite a late onslaught by Punjab's Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. Nitish Kumar Reddy's stellar performance guided Hyderabad to a challenging total, while Punjab's valiant effort fell short, ending on 180-6 in pursuit of 183.

In a riveting IPL clash, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious in a nerve-wracking finish against Punjab Kings, edging past their opponents by a slender two-run margin. Despite a late charge from Punjab's Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, Hyderabad held their nerve to secure a crucial win in the tournament.

Opting to bat first, Hyderabad faced early setbacks but were rescued by the heroics of 20-year-old batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose blistering 64 off 37 balls propelled his team to a competitive total of 182-9. Punjab's chase stumbled initially, with Pat Cummins dismantling the top order, but a resilient partnership between Shashank and Sharma revived their hopes.

In a tense finale, left-arm quick Jaydev Unadkat managed to defend 29 runs in the final over, despite several dropped catches, securing victory for Hyderabad. Cummins lauded Reddy's stellar contribution with both bat and ball, acknowledging his pivotal role in the team's triumph

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's crucial wickets played a significant part in Hyderabad's success, while Reddy's composed innings laid the foundation for their third win of the season. Despite late strikes by Punjab's Arshdeep Singh, Hyderabad managed to post a challenging total, ultimately proving enough to seal the victory.

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan commended his team's effort but expressed disappointment over their third loss of the season, emphasizing the need for improvement in key areas. As the IPL action continues, both teams look ahead to their next challenges, with Hyderabad gaining momentum and Punjab aiming for a turnaround in fortunes.