Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 277/3 in 20 overs, where as Mumbai Indians scored 246/5 in 20 overs.
So, finally Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs
In a match brimming with a hitting pedigree that could rival any, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians delivered a spectacle, ultimately seized by the former with a 31-run victory.
A staggering total of 38 sixes (the highest in a T20 game) lit up the forty overs, propelling the match to legendary status with a record-breaking tally of 523 runs (the most in a T20 game) scored in an unforgettable clash at Hyderabad.
Absolute mayhem unfolded, leaving carnage in its wake, with records shattered and the party atmosphere spoiled.
Travis Head, stepping in for Marco Jansen, immediately stamped his authority by blazing a 50 off just 18 balls within the powerplay.
This remarkable feat marked the fastest fifty ever for SRH in IPL history.
Head’s ferocity against anything short of length was evident, exploiting the frequent errors made by the Mumbai Indians bowlers.
The powerplay yielded a staggering 81 runs as SRH etched their name into the record books.
Abhishek overtakes Head
While Head displayed ruthless aggression against the pacers upfront, Abhishek Sharma unleashed merciless fury against the bowlers to follow.
He first targeted Piyush Chawla and then set his sights on the 17-year-old debutant Kwen Maphaka, smashing him for 20 runs in a single over.
Despite Maphaka’s challenging debut, he ended with unflattering figures of 0/66 in his four overs, yet found solace in the reality that even the more seasoned bowlers were not spared Abhishek’s onslaught.
Abhishek’s blitz was so relentless that he surpassed Head’s record for the quickest fifty for SRH in IPL, reaching the milestone in just 16 balls.
By the end of the 10th over, SRH’s total of 148 stood as the highest ever by any team in IPL history at the halfway mark.
Klaasen and Markram shatter more records
As SRH amassed a staggering 173 runs in just 12 overs, Mumbai Indians strategically held back Jasprit Bumrah, reserving him to counter Heinrich Klaasen in the latter stage of the innings.
Despite this tactic, Bumrah conceded ‘only’ 9 runs an over, standing out on a batting-friendly surface.
However, this meant there was little respite for the other bowlers.
In the midst of this onslaught, Klaasen, in exceptional form, unleashed his fury against the pacers, culminating in a blistering 21-run over bowled by spinner Shams Mulani to conclude the innings.
Klaasen’s unbeaten 80, coupled with Aiden Markram’s contributions, propelled SRH to a monumental 277, marking the highest-ever franchise T20 score.
Following SRH’s record-breaking innings, Mumbai Indians mounted a determined challenge in their chase.
Openers lay down the gauntlet
Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma wasted no time in setting the stage for Mumbai Indians, stitching together a blazing 56-run partnership in just 3.2 overs as they embarked on their quest for glory.
Kishan’s explosive innings saw him dispatch four sixes and two fours off just 13 balls before being dismissed by Shahbaz Ahmed.
Meanwhile, Sharma showcased his intent by taking on Pat Cummins, lofting him for a six, only to perish while attempting a pull shot off the very next delivery, handing SRH a crucial breakthrough.
Tilak Varma spearheads the charge
During the middle overs, Tilak Varma assumed responsibility for maintaining the momentum.
Teaming up with the fluent Naman Dhir, he swiftly compiled 84 runs in a mere 37 balls.
This formidable partnership revitalized Mumbai Indians’ chase, compelling SRH to seriously reassess their strategy.
A chase that loses its spark
As the innings unfolded, the pitch started favoring the bowlers who adeptly varied their pace.
Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat capitalized on this condition with finesse.
Despite MI requiring 68 runs in the last three overs, and with a well-set Tim David partnering with Hardik Pandya, the chase remained within reach.
However, the pace duo outsmarted them by cleverly removing pace from the ball, securing a memorable victory for SRH.
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