Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma produced a blistering batting performance to steer their team to a comprehensive victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The SRH openers unleashed an aggressive assault on the LSG bowlers, chasing down the 166-run target in just 9.4 overs. Head remained unbeaten on 89 off 30 deliveries, while Sharma smashed 75* off 28 balls. The duo’s opening partnership of 166 runs is the highest powerplay score in IPL history, surpassing the previous record of 107 set by the same pair earlier in the tournament. Head reached his half-century off a mere 16 balls, equaling his own record for the fastest fifty by an SRH player in the IPL. Sharma, on the other hand, notched up his half-century off 20 balls and played a crucial role in keeping the momentum going for his team. The SRH opening pair’s dominance continued throughout their innings, as they smashed sixes at will and left the LSG bowlers reeling. The SRH batting unit has been in scintillating form this season, consistently breaking records and setting new benchmarks. Their exceptional batting performance against LSG is a testament to their immense talent and determination. Head’s 400 runs this season make him the second player to score four or more half-centuries inside the powerplay in the IPL, while the 100-run partnership between Head and Sharma off just 34 balls is the second-fastest century partnership in the tournament’s history. The SRH openers’ remarkable performance has set the stage for an exciting and highly competitive IPL season, with the team looking like a strong contender for the title.
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma Produce Carnage, Smash Records in SRH’s Historic Win Over LSG
