In a thrilling match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, young Australian sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk put on a show for Delhi Capitals in their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite his brilliant performance, it was the left-handers who stole the spotlight and led Sunrisers to a commanding 67-run victory.
Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel managed to slow down Delhi’s chase, but it was the left-handed quartet of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed, and T. Natarajan who dominated the game. Head and Sharma set a record for the highest tally in the first six overs of a T20 match, scoring a whopping 125 runs. Shahbaz and Nitish Kumar Reddy then ensured Sunrisers posted a daunting total of 266 for seven.
Sunrisers’ impressive performance marked their third 250-plus total of the season, securing them a spot in the top two in the IPL standings. Despite Fraser-McGurk’s fastest fifty of the season in just 15 balls, Delhi Capitals fell short in their chase. Captain Rishabh Pant struggled at the crease, and Natarajan’s exceptional bowling performance sealed the win for Sunrisers.
Overall, it was a night to remember for the left-handers, as they showcased their dominance in the game and secured a convincing victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad.