The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have etched their name in the IPL record books by becoming the first team to hit 100 sixes in a single season. The historic feat was achieved during their clash with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 25. Despite a loss to RCB, SRH’s batting fireworks have illuminated the ongoing 17th season of the Indian Premier League. The Hyderabad-based franchise accomplished the remarkable milestone in just their eighth match of the season.
Results for: SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Virat Kohli’s contribution to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match has become a topic of discussion. Kohli’s half-century helped RCB end their 6-game losing streak, but his slow pace of scoring has raised questions on social media. Despite reaching his half-century in 37 balls, Kohli struggled to hit boundaries after the powerplay, consuming 43 balls for his 51 runs. This uncharacteristic behavior suggests Kohli may have been aiming for a bigger score. In the match, RCB posted a total of 206/7, with Rajat Patidar also scoring a half-century. SRH’s bowlers Jaydev Unadkat and T Natrajan were the standout performers. Chasing the target, SRH fell short, scoring 171 all out. Skipper Pat Cummins and Shahbaz Ahmed fought hard, but their efforts were not enough. Green, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Will Jacks, and Yash Dayal took wickets for RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are facing a tough challenge as they prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday. Having lost their last two matches while chasing large totals, RCB is currently at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings and desperately needs a win to stay alive in the tournament. In their previous encounter, SRH piled up a record-breaking 287 for 3, leaving RCB with a 25-run deficit. Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen played crucial roles in SRH’s victory, showcasing their team’s fearless and consistent batting approach. While RCB has some talented individual performers, they lack the overall firepower to match SRH’s batting prowess. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have also shown some promising performances in the bowling department, with T Natarajan and Pat Cummins making significant contributions. The match is expected to be played on a high-scoring pitch, similar to the one used in the first game of the season at this ground. RCB’s hopes of chasing down a high score will rest on the performance of their middle-order batters, particularly Rajat Patidar, who has shown good form in recent matches. Overall, Sunrisers Hyderabad enters the match as the favorite, but RCB will be determined to prove their worth and keep their playoff hopes alive.