Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 37 off 12 Balls sets the internet on fire
IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma smashes 37 off just 12 deliveries, helping the Sunrisers nearly reach the 50-mark inside three overs.
| April 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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Abhishek Sharma smashes 37 off just 12 deliveries, helping the Sunrisers nearly reach the 50-mark inside three overs. The cameo from Abhishek Sharma has come to an end as he departs on 37 from 12 balls. Chahar takes the wicket.
In only the second over of the match, Sharma launched an onslaught on the CSK bowlers, accumulating an impressive 27 runs against Mukesh, which was simply phenomenal. Witnessing a young batsman like Abhishek Sharma perform in this manner, we can confidently assert that the future of Indian cricket is secure.
Abhishek Sharma provided a scorching start for his team against CSK, and as a result, SRH stands at 101/1 after 9 Overs. Travis Head has scored 31 runs off 22 balls, while Aiden Markram remains unbeaten on 31* off 21 balls.
Highest SR in an IPL innings for SRH (min. 10 balls faced)
340 – 34*(10) – Rashid Khan vs KKR, Kolkata, 2018 Eliminator
308.33 – 37(12) – Abhishek Sharma vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2024
285.71 – 40(14) – Washington Sundar vs RR, Pune, 2022
273.91 – 63(23) – Abhishek Sharma vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
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Match Overview
The anticipation was high as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and elected to field first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 18 of Tata IPL 2024. The decision set the stage for an exciting clash between the two powerhouse teams.
Opting to bowl first, SRH aimed to capitalize on their bowling strength and restrict CSK’s batting lineup. Led by captain Kane Williamson, SRH’s strategy was clear from the outset to contain CSK’s formidable batting order and chase down the target later.
CSK’s Batting Efforts
CSK faced an early setback when they lost the wicket of Rachin Ravindra within the powerplay overs. However, with experienced players like Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni in their lineup, CSK remained undeterred by the early loss.
Despite the early setback, CSK’s batting lineup showcased flashes of brilliance, particularly from Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube, who were in red-hot form. Their contributions helped CSK post a competitive total on the scoreboard.
CSK managed to set a competitive target of 165 runs, thanks to the valuable contributions from their key players. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, CSK’s middle order held firm and ensured a respectable total.
SRH’s Bowling Masterclass
SRH’s bowling unit put up a masterclass in discipline, with Pat Cummins leading the charge. Bowlers like Undakat, Ahmed, Natrajan, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar complemented Cummins well, picking up crucial wickets at crucial junctures.
Both teams entered the match after facing defeats in their previous outings. While CSK showcased resilience with the bat, SRH’s disciplined bowling performance proved to be the difference-maker, restricting CSK to a modest total.
Highest powerplay scores for SRH in the IPL
81/1 vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
79/0 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2017
78/1 vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2024
77/0 vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2019
77/0 vs DC, Dubai, 2020
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