Speaking on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Robin Uthappa hailed Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head for powering Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record chase against Punjab Kings with an unstoppable opening stand: “They were unbelievable—it was absolutely Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head’s day. Everything went their way. The only early opportunity came when Yash Thakur bowled a no-ball, but once that moment passed, you could sense they were going to go hard. As a batter, when those moments go in your favour, you just feel like—this could be my day. You keep flirting with danger, but when it keeps working, it reinforces that belief. You start playing with confidence and conviction, and that’s when innings like this happen. Truly, this was just unbelievable.”JioStar expert Matthew Hayden hailed the measured Travis-Abhishek stand that powered Sunrisers Hyderabad's record chase against Punjab Kings: "It was a beautiful, measured partnership. Travis Head spoke in the post-match interview about how they operated in slightly different modes—Abhishek was set to take on the spinners, while Head took on the pace attack and allowed himself some time. You don’t often hear that in T20 cricket, especially during a massive run chase, where even a ball or two can create pressure. But this was a great partnership. And looking at those numbers, it’s remarkable how the franchise, who seemed down just three hours ago, has risen like a phoenix tonight."Uthappa also praised the young opener’s fearless strokeplay and the rare admiration it drew from both sets of fans: “Fastest hundred in a chase in the TATA IPL—that’s something special. And the highest score in a chase as well—that’s incredible. Considering the number of legends who’ve played this tournament over the last 18 years, to top that list is phenomenal. What stood out even more was the love he got—not just from the Orange Army but also from the opposition fans. You saw Punjab Kings supporters applauding him as he walked back. That tells you everything about the quality of that innings.”Hayden reflected on Abhishek Sharma's return to form after a string of poor outings for Sunrisers Hyderabad, crediting the timely support from senior players like Suryakumar Yadav and Travis Head: “He also mentioned a couple of names that really stood out—like Suryakumar Yadav, who’s clearly in touch right now. I think it’s crucial at any stage of a cricketer’s career to have the chance to speak with senior players who’ve been through similar phases. In this game, you often lose more than you win, so having the support of experienced players like Suryakumar or Travis Head becomes incredibly important. I’m surprised he didn’t get a percentage shout-out as well!”Uthappa also praised Abhishek Sharma for his leadership and maturity at a young age, highlighting his gesture of acknowledging the fans after his match-winning performance against Punjab Kings: “It was such a nice touch from a youngster. And he’s still so young, maybe 23 or 24. But to already be showing leadership qualities is phenomenal. He’s just settling into the Indian T20 side and pushing for a spot in other formats too. To display this level of ownership, maturity, and commitment to his team and fans at such a young age—you love to see that from a player. It was a great little gesture.”