Sunrisers Hyderabad Crush Lucknow Super Giants in Record-Breaking Chase
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In Match 57 of the 2024 Indian Premier League held on May 8 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a historic performance by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 10 wickets, chasing down a target of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs.
Match Summary
Lucknow Super Giants: 165/4 in 20 overs
Top Scorers: Ayush Badoni (55 off 30), Nicholas Pooran (48 off 26)
Top Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/12 in 4 overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 167/0 in 9.4 overs
Top Scorers: Travis Head (89 off 30), Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28)
Top Bowler for LSG: Krishnappa Gowtham (0/29 in 2 overs)
Key Highlights
Explosive Opening Partnership: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma set the tone with an unbroken 167-run stand, achieving the highest 10-over total in IPL history.
Rapid Fifties:
Travis Head reached his half-century in just 16 balls.
Abhishek Sharma followed closely, bringing up his fifty in 19 balls.
Powerplay Dominance: SRH amassed 107 runs in the first six overs, showcasing aggressive batting and setting a new benchmark for powerplay scores.
Bowling Challenges for LSG: LSG's bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with all bowlers conceding runs at an economy rate exceeding 14.
Player of the Match
Travis Head was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 89 runs off 30 balls, featuring 8 fours and 8 sixes, leading SRH to a commanding victory.
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