Who won yesterday’s IPL match? The 57th match of the Tata IPL 2024 was a night to remember for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans. They witnessed their team dismantle Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a one-sided affair at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Here’s a deep dive into the key moments and record-breaking feats that unfolded:
SRH Clinch a Commanding 10-Wicket Victory
The answer to the most burning question – Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious by a resounding margin of 10 wickets. This emphatic win not only boosted their points table position but also shattered numerous records in the history of Indian Premier League 2024.
A Look at LSG’s Bumpy Start and Redemption
LSG opted to bat first after winning the toss. Their top order, however, stumbled early on, losing four wickets within the first 12 overs. Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, who have been in decent form this season, failed to capitalize.
Just when all hope seemed lost for LSG, a crucial partnership emerged. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran defied the SRH bowling attack, stitching together a magnificent 99-run stand for the fifth wicket. Badoni remained unbeaten on a well-made 55, while Pooran’s aggressive knock of 48 not out propelled LSG to a respectable total of 165 runs on a sluggish pitch.
SRH Openers Unleash Mayhem
Chasing a target of 166 might seem straightforward in T20 cricket, but the required run rate wasn’t the biggest challenge for Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was the manner in which they achieved it that stole the show.
The Hyderabad openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, went berserk from the very first ball. Boundaries rained down as they dispatched the LSG bowlers to all corners of the ground. Head, in particular, was on fire, reaching his fifty in just 16 deliveries – the fastest ever in IPL history. Sharma wasn’t far behind, scoring a blazing 75 off just 28 balls.
Records Tumble as SRH Seal the Win in Record Time
The carnage continued as the duo continued to dismantle the Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack. They chased down the target in a mere 9.4 overs, with a whopping 62 balls to spare. This victory marked several historical milestones:
- Highest Total Chased Within 10 Overs: SRH’s chase of 166 is the highest total chased down within the powerplay overs (first six overs) in any T20 match.
- Fastest 100+ Run Partnership: The opening partnership between Head and Sharma (167 runs) became the fastest century stand for any team in IPL history.
- Biggest Win While Chasing 100+ Target: This 10-wicket win by SRH is the biggest ever margin of victory while chasing a target of over 100 runs in the IPL.
- Most Sixes in a Season: With this match, SRH surpassed the record for most sixes hit by a team in a single IPL season. They have smashed a staggering 146 sixes so far, surpassing the previous record held by another team.
- First Team to Score 100+ Runs in Powerplay: This match witnessed a historic first – SRH became the first team ever in the IPL to score over 100 runs within the powerplay.
Individual Brilliance Shines Through
While the overall team performance was phenomenal, individual contributions deserve recognition:
- Travis Head: Head’s destructive knock of 89 runs off just 30 balls included 8 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive batting display was a masterclass in power-hitting.
- Abhishek Sharma: Complementing Head perfectly, Sharma played a well-paced innings, scoring 75 runs off 28 balls with 6 fours and 8 sixes.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Despite the dominance of the batsmen, SRH’s bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s economical spell of 2/12, shouldn’t be overshadowed.
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