Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put on a spectacular show at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday as they chased down the 166-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in just 9.4 overs, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory.
The left-handed opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were the stars of the show, with Abhishek scoring an unbeaten 75 off 28 balls and Head smashing 89 not out off just 30 deliveries. Their aggressive batting display, which included a flurry of fours and sixes, left the LSG bowlers helpless and the crowd in awe.
Earlier in the match, LSG struggled with their batting performance until Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni put on a fighting 99-run partnership for the fifth wicket. However, it was not enough to stop the Sunrisers’ dominant chase.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout bowler for SRH, conceding just 12 runs in his overs and taking two crucial wickets. The Sunrisers’ performance also saw them break several records, including completing the fastest chase of a 150+ score in IPL history.
Overall, it was a memorable match for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team and their fans, as they showcased their batting prowess and secured a crucial victory in the IPL tournament.