IPL 2024, SRH vs LSG, Key Takeaways: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head's 167-run stand and bowlers crush LSG. SRH move to third place in points table. Top takeaways for SRH and LSG from the match.
Brief Scores: LSG - 165/4 (Aysuh Badoni 55, Nicolas Pooran 48, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/12) lost to SRH - 167/0 (Travis Head 89*, Abhishek Sharma 75*) by 10 wickets.
Player of the Match : Travis Head (89* off 30)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) displayed phenomenal skills with both bat and ball as they completely crushed out the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 57 of IPL 2024. With this solid victory, Sunrises have strengthened their playoff chances.Â
LSG won the toss and opted to bat first. Ayush Badoni started with a feisty half century as he, with the help of Nicholas Pooran, guided LSG to 165/4 against SRH. Pooran and Badoni added 99 runs for the fifth wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar rattled the Super Giants early when he sent back both Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis cheaply. Skipper KL Rahul followed with 29 but was snapped up by Pat Cummins. The Australian struck again soon when he ran out a well-set Krunal Pandya. For SRH, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the most successful bowler (2/12).Â
In the second innings, making a mockery of the LSG bowlers in the powerplay, openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 107 runs. Head scored the joint-fastest half-century off 16 balls to put SRH in the driving seat. Head (89*) and Abhishek (75*) chased down 166 inside 9.4 overs to brush aside the Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets and give themselves a massive net run rate boost. Meanwhile, LSG losing the plot in between has put their qualification in danger.Â
Key Takeaways from SRH vs LSG, Match 57, IPL 2024 - Winning team (SRH)
SRH’s fielding & bowling makes the difference
The combination of agile fielding and skilled bowling has been one of the defining factors in SRH's success against the Super Giants. An outstanding run-out from skipper Pat Cummins showcased exceptional fielding prowess, setting the standard high for the team. The exceptional game-changing catches taken off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling highlighted the importance of solid fielding skills in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.
Meanwhile in bowling, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the way with figures of 4-0-12-2, completely shutting down the LSG top order. Pat Cummins also made a notable contribution with one wicket and a superb run-out. The combination of sharp fielding and strategic bowling played a crucial role in their victory.
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Fierce opening stand increases SRH qualification chances
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma scored brisk fifties as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of the 166-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants. Helped by Head's 89 not out off 30 and Abhishek's unbeaten 75 off 28, SRH reached home in 9.4 overs. A solid opening partnership set the tone for the innings, providing a strong foundation for the chase.Â
A lot will rightly be spoken of the explosive batting of Head and Abhishek, who got to their fifties in 16 and 18 balls respectively, putting on a hundred inside the powerplay for the second time this IPL, both the highest powerplay scores in all of T20 cricket. As SRH aim to secure a spot in the playoffs, the role of their strong opening partnership cannot be understated. The formidable SRH’s opening stand has been instrumental in the team's success.
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Key Takeaways from SRH vs LSG, Match 57, IPL 2024 - Losing team (LSG)
Ayush Badoni bail LSG out
Ayush Badoni's spectacular innings of an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls pushed Lucknow Super Giants to a fightable total. LSG were in deep trouble as they suffered few early setbacks. Badoni's explosive batting display in the crunch situation proved valuable for the visiting team. He alongside Pooran added 99 runs for the fifth wicket.
Badoni's consistency with the bat down the order has been commendable. His crucial contribution in tough situations makes him a valuable asset for Lucknow. Badoni's innings marked a turning point in the match, where his aggressive yet calculated approach shifted the momentum in LSG's favour for a moment in the game.
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Statistical Highlights from SRH vs LSG, IPL 2024
SRH have the highest powerplay strike rate as a team in this IPL 2024.
Travis Head has scored the most runs (385) in the powerplay overs in IPL 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest strike rate as a team in the last 5 overs of the IPL.
Points Table Scenario & What’s Next
With their massive victory, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have now moved up to third position on the points table with 14 points and a positive NRR. Whereas the Lucknow Super Giants got shifted to sixth spot with 12 points and a negative NRR.
Next up, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 58 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.