Despite their impressive run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Sunrisers Hyderabad team stumbled against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Thursday, suffering a 35-run loss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The team’s poor performance left franchise CEO Kavya Maran perplexed and disappointed.
SRH’s run chase faltered when legspinner Karn Sharma, introduced by Du Plessis, swiftly dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abdul Samad. The setback left Maran visibly frustrated and disappointed with her players. Her reaction, captured on camera, has been widely shared on social media.
RCB’s victory ended their six-match losing streak, with the team delivering strong performances in all aspects of the game. The slower pitch conditions favored the visitors.
SRH’s defeat marks a significant setback for the team, which had been showing promising form in the tournament. The franchise’s management will undoubtedly be seeking to address the issues that contributed to Thursday’s poor performance and work towards improving their chances in the remaining matches of the season.
