IPL 2024: Key points that bring win for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians by 31 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new benchmark in the IPL as they blazed their way to a colossal total of 277 for three, rewriting the record books with the highest-ever score in the league’s history. Their monumental achievement came against the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians, who remained winless in the IPL 2024 encounter on Wednesday.

In a remarkable display of dominance, SunRisers Hyderabad clinched their inaugural victory of the season by defeating Mumbai Indians by 31 runs.

Abhishek Sharma steals the spotlight by notching the fastest IPL fifty for SRH

Surpassing his teammate Travis Head‘s record in the same match, he made a new record. This historic showdown not only witnessed the highest run tally in any T20 match but also showcased a barrage of sixes like never before. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma unleashed a relentless assault on Mumbai Indians’ bowling lineup, both reaching half-centuries with sheer aggression.

Head blazed his way to SRH’s fastest IPL fifty in just 18 balls, only to witness Abhishek Sharma shatter his record mere minutes later, achieving the milestone in a staggering 16 deliveries.

8.02 pm – Travis Head smashed the fastest fifty by SRH batter.

8.24 pm – Abhishek Sharma breaks the record of Travis Head for fastest fifty by SRH batter. pic.twitter.com/lk2fzT1xFn

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Record-Breaking partnership bring them win

Continuing the onslaught initiated by Head and Abhishek, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram surged ahead, propelling Sunrisers Hyderabad to their highest-ever score in the initial 10 overs of an IPL match, amassing a formidable 148 runs without loss. Their partnership, unbroken at 116 runs, marked a new pinnacle for SRH, setting a record for the highest stand for the 4th wicket in the franchise’s history.

Klaasen’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting as he remained unbeaten on 80 runs from just 34 deliveries, punctuating his innings with 4 boundaries and an impressive tally of 7 sixes. Meanwhile, Markram provided vital support with a brisk 28-ball 42, including 2 boundaries and a towering six.

By the time their innings concluded, Sunrisers Hyderabad had amassed a colossal total of 277 for 3, rewriting the record books with the highest-ever score in IPL history. This monumental feat not only eclipsed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 11-year-old record but also etched itself as the third-highest total in the annals of T20 cricket, solidifying SRH’s dominance in the match.

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Pat Cummins expressed his excitement following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s thrilling 31-run victory in the historic IPL match. He emphasized the electrifying atmosphere created by the immense crowds synonymous with the Indian Premier League. Cummins singled out Abhishek Sharma for praise, applauding his fearless demeanor on the field.

He said, “That was insane. It’s one of those games. It felt like they were finding boundaries whenever they wanted. It was good to finish on the winning side. In IPL, we have played in front of big crowds and to see him (Abhishek Sharma) play with freedom was good to watch. You never played for 270. We wanted to play positively with the impact player and score aggressively.” He also praised the support of crowd that gave their performance another level.