Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the explosive batting performance of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) Opener, Abhishek Sharma And Travis Head, according to their Spectacular performance led to a massive win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in game 57 of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Highest total in the first 10 overs of an IPL match
In a game that will be remembered for its sheer dominance, the pair completed a 166-run chase in just 9.4 overs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Their unbroken partnership set a new precedent for opening stands in the IPL as Travis hit 89 runs off just 30 balls, including 8 sixes and 8 fours. This whirlwind earned him the Player of the Game award.
Sharma complemented Head perfectly and scored 75 off 28 balls, embellished with 8 fours and 6 sixes. Their efforts not only led to SRH’s victory but also set a new record for the highest total score in the first 10 overs of an IPL match, showcasing the team’s record-breaking prowess.
Sachin Tendulkar’s prediction
Reacting to the duo’s performance, Tendulkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his admiration and stated, “A destructive opening partnership would be an understatement tonight. If these guys had fought first, they would have scored 300 points!”
A destructive opening partnership would be an understatement tonight. If these guys had fought first, they would have scored 300 points! 🤯#SRHvLSG #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/b1Q4gwmHO2
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 8, 2024
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Earlier, LSG managed to post a competitive score of 165/4 thanks to a strong 99-run partnership between them Nicholas Pooran And Ayush Badoni. However, their efforts were dwarfed by the sheer power of Head and Sharma, who seem to keep rewriting the record books with their performances.
This outstanding win not only boosted SRH’s morale but was also a perfect birthday present for the captain Pat Cumminswhich puts the team back in the top three of the IPL 2024 points table as they prepare for the playoffs.
The exceptional skill and strategy that SRH displayed in this game highlighted their potential as formidable contenders for the IPL title and left fans and cricket pundits in awe of their ability to turn games around with remarkable ease.
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