SRH IPL Record; Top Five Batsmen Against Mumbai Indians
In an electrifying encounter that will be etched in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) unleashed a batting masterclass resulting in the highest innings total ever witnessed in the competition. Against a beleaguered Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling attack, the SRH batsmen showcased an array of shots, each carving their own niche in the high-octane match.
The scoreboard is impressive, but it does little to fully illustrate the merciless scale of the batting on display.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | c Abhishek Sharma b Pat Cummins | 26 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 216.67 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | c Aiden Markram b Shahbaz Ahmed | 34 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 261.54 |
| Naman Dhir | c Pat Cummins b Jaydev Unadkat | 30 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 214.29 |
| Tilak Varma | c Mayank Agarwal b Pat Cummins | 64 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 188.24 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | c Heinrich Klaasen b Jaydev Unadkat | 24 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Tim David | not out | 42 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 190.91 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Extras | ( nb 1, w 5, b 1, lb 4, pen 0) | 11 |
Front and center in this record-breaking onslaught was Travis Head, making his debut for SRH an unforgettable one. With a blistering innings of 62 runs off just 24 balls, he set the tone for what was to be a record-shattering outcome. Head found the boundary nine times and cleared it on three occasions, ensuring a flying start to the innings.
Following on Travis Head’s heels was Abhishek Sharma, who certainly didn’t play second fiddle in the partnership, hammering 63 runs in merely 23 deliveries. Sharma peppered the boundaries with equal gusto, ensuring the scorecard kept ticking over at a rapid pace.
Adding to the misery of the Mumbai Indians was Heinrich Klaasen. The South African wicketkeeper-batter was in sublime touch as he smashed a monumental 80 runs taking just 34 balls. His knock included a barrage of boundaries that kept the MI fielders in a constant state of chase.
Not to be outdone, Aiden Markram played a crucial role in propelling SRH to their highest-ever IPL total of 277-3. His unbeaten 42 runs were scored at a strike rate of 150, cementing the dominance of SRH with clean hitting and smart cricket.
Despite the herculean effort from the Sunrisers, one standout performer emerged from the Mumbai Indians’ camp. Tilak Varma fought valiantly, scoring 64 runs in 34 balls. However, Varma’s innings alone was not enough to steer MI to a win, as they succumbed to the monumental total set by SRH.
This match not only redefined the limits of team totals in the IPL but also highlighted the deep batting prowess within the Sunrisers Hyderabad lineup, sending a strong message to other teams in the tournament. As the competition progresses, it’s evident that the bar has been raised, and SRH has firmly placed themselves as a formidable batting powerhouse.
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