In an electrifying 69th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerged victorious against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The win propelled SRH to the second position on the points table, as they clinched a narrow victory by 4 wickets.
Punjab Kings set a formidable target
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Punjab put up an impressive total of 214/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Prabhsimran Singh, who top-scored with a brilliant 71 runs, followed by Rilee Rossouw with a solid 49, and Atharva Taide, who added 46 runs to the tally.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s spirited chase
In response, Sunrisers chased down the daunting target in 19.1 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the innings, scoring a crucial 66 runs. Valuable contributions from Rahul Tripathi (32) and Heinrich Klaasen (42) bolstered the chase, ensuring SRH’s successful pursuit of the total.
Arshdeep Singh’s stunning dismissal of Travis Head
Despite the team’s overall success, SRH’s chase had an early hiccup when Travis Head was dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the innings. Arshdeep Singh delivered a beauty of a ball, a good length delivery that skidded through and clipped the off-stump, catching Head rooted to the crease and late in bringing his bat down.
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Here is the video:
Talk about a spectacular start!
A BEAUT of a delivery from Arshdeep Singh to get things going! ❤️💪
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Travis Head’s Remarkable Season
Head’s early departure was a rare failure in an otherwise stellar season. He remains the third-highest run-scorer in this 17th season of the IPL, amassing 533 runs from 12 matches at an impressive average of 48.45 and a striking strike rate of 201.13. Head’s performance has been highlighted by his ability to clear the boundary, having smashed 61 fours and 31 sixes so far.
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