Ishan Kishan's Cheeky Instagram Post Sparks Buzz After SRH's IPL Victory

Ishan Kishan's cheeky Instagram post following Sunrisers Hyderabad's impressive 33-run victory over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 has sparked a social media frenzy. After a stellar performance where he scored 55 runs, Kishan's playful caption, 'Catch Me If You Can,' has fans speculating about a possible dig at PBKS for their fielding blunders. With this win, SRH climbs to the top of the points table, and Kishan's performance places him among the top contenders for the Orange Cap. Read on to find out more about the match highlights and Kishan's viral moment.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 7, 2026, 14:01 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad Triumph Over Punjab Kings

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on May 6, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a commanding 33-run victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. SRH set a formidable target of 234 runs, while PBKS managed to score 202 runs in their 20 overs, despite a remarkable unbeaten century from Cooper Connolly, who scored 107 runs.

The bowling unit of SRH played a crucial role in the win, with skipper Pat Cummins taking 2 wickets for 34 runs and Shivang Kumar also claiming 2 wickets for 45 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Eshan Malinga, and Sakib Hassan each contributed with a wicket, effectively dismantling the PBKS batting lineup.

Ishan Kishan's Viral Social Media Moment

Following the match, Ishan Kishan ignited a social media frenzy with a playful post on his Instagram account. His post featured several images from the match, showcasing his batting prowess and celebrations behind the stumps.

In his post, he cheekily captioned it with, 'Catch Me If You Can.'

Kishan was instrumental in SRH's innings, scoring 55 runs off 32 balls, which included 4 sixes and 2 fours, achieving a strike rate of 171.88. He formed a significant partnership of 88 runs for the third wicket with Heinrich Klaasen, who contributed 69 runs off 43 balls.

Did Ishan Kishan Take a Jab at PBKS?

Ishan Kishan's Instagram post quickly became a hot topic among fans, with many interpreting it as a subtle jab at Punjab Kings for their fielding errors during the match. He was given three lifelines while batting, with two catches dropped by Cooper Connolly and Lockie Ferguson, and a missed stumping by wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh.

These missed opportunities came at critical moments when PBKS was in dire need of breakthroughs to stop SRH's momentum. Kishan capitalized on these chances, punishing the bowlers effectively.

With his impressive performance, Ishan Kishan climbed into the top 5 of the Orange Cap race, accumulating 409 runs in 11 matches at an average of 37.18 and a striking rate of 186.75.