NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad reaffirmed their status as one of the most formidable batting sides in the Indian Premier League with yet another record-breaking performance against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
Led by Travis Head's explosive knock of 89 off just 32 balls, SRH posted a mammoth total of 266/7 in their 20 overs, securing a commanding 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
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Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant watched as SRH's opening duo of Head and Abhishek Sharma decimated the DC bowlers, amassing a staggering 125 runs without loss in the powerplay, setting a new record for the highest powerplay score in IPL history.
Highest powerplay scores in the IPL
125/0 - SRH vs DC, 2024105/0 - KKR vs RCB, 2017100/2 - CSK vs PBKS, 201490/0 - CSK vs MI, 201588/1 - KKR vs DC, 2024*This is also the highest powerplay score in T20 cricket
The onslaught continued throughout the innings, with Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 59 providing a crucial contribution as SRH reached the fourth-highest total in IPL history.
Highest totals in the IPL
SRH 287/3 vs RCB, IPL 2024SRH 277/3 vs MI, IPL 2024KKR 272/7 vs DC, IPL 2024SRH 266/7 vs DC, IPL 2024RCB 263/5 vs PWI, IPL 2013
This remarkable display of power-hitting also saw SRH equal their own record for the most sixes in an IPL innings, with 22 maximums clearing the ropes, a feat they had achieved earlier in the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Most sixes in an IPL innings
22 - SRH vs RCB, IPL 202422 - SRH vs DC, IPL 202421 - RCB vs PWI, IPL 201320 - RCB vs GL, IPL 201620 - DC vs GL, IPL 2017
Most 250+ scores: SRH's dominance with the bat saw them equal Surrey's record for the most 250+ scores in franchise cricket, with three such scores in the ongoing IPL season.
The match also witnessed second most boundaries scored in an IPL match, with a total of 71 boundaries (40 fours and 31 sixes) in the encounter, underscoring the team's relentless attacking approach.
Most boundaries scored in an IPL match
81 - SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024 [43 X 4s + 38 X 6s]71 - DC vs SRH, Delhi, 2024 [40 X 4s + 31 X 6s]69 - SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024 [31 X 4s + 38 X 6s]69 - CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010 [39 X 4s + 30 X 6s]
With these extraordinary performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to stamp their authority in the IPL, leaving a trail of records in their wake and establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.
1/10:IPL: Travis Head leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory vs Delhi Capitals
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2/10:Travis Head's Heroics
Travis Head smashed 89 off 32 balls to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to another huge IPL total of 266-7 in a crushing 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.AFP
3/10:Delhi Capitals' Struggle
Delhi were bowled out for 199 in 19.1 overs, with left-arm quick T Natarajan returning impressive figures of 4-19.AFP
4/10:Hyderabad's Dominance
Hyderabad jumped to second spot behind Rajasthan Royals with five wins in seven matches.PTI
5/10:Explosive Opening Stand
Head blasted a 16-ball 50 in an explosive opening stand with fellow left-hander Abhishek Sharma to tear into the opposition attack as Hyderabad reached 100 in five overs and 125 in six.AFP
6/10:Kuldeep Yadav's Impact
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav checked the carnage with two wickets in the seventh over as he sent back Sharma, out for 46 off 12 balls, and then Aiden Markram, for one.AFP
7/10:Shahbaz Ahmed's Brilliance
Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 59 off 29 balls steered Hyderabad to a commanding total.AFP
8/10:Delhi's batting struggles
Washington Sundar opened the bowling and was hit for four straight boundaries by Prithvi Shaw but got his revenge on the fifth when he dismissed the opener for 16.AFP
9/10:Jake Fraser-McGurk's Blitz
Jake Fraser-McGurk smacked an 18-ball 65 and put on 84 runs with Abishek Porel, who hit 42, to keep Delhi in the chase briefly.AFP
