In an electrifying match 50 of IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) repressed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just one run in an exciting finish. After winning the toss, the Sunrisers opted to bat first and set an impressive target thanks to powerful shots and deft shots.
Sunrisers Hyderabad innings:
SRH amassed 201 runs and lost just three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by outstanding performances from Nitish Kumar Reddywho hit 76 runs off 42 balls, including eight sixes, and Travis Headwho contributed a solid 58 from 44 balls. Heinrich Klaasen also played a crucial cameo, scoring 42 runs off 19 balls to take the score past the 200-run mark. Rajasthan bowlers struggled throughout the innings Avesh Khan being the choice of bowlers claiming 2 wickets for 39 runs.
Rajasthan Royals innings:
In response, the Royals came incredibly close, ending their chase at 200/7. Yashasvi Jaiswal And Riyan Parag were the main contributors, with Jaiswal scoring a brisk 67 off 40 balls and Parag contributing a fiery 77 off 49 balls. Despite their efforts, the Royals only trailed by one run. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the standout bowler for Hyderabad, taking three crucial wickets for 41 runs, which ultimately proved pivotal in restricting the Royals.
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Key moments:
The match came down to the wire as Rajasthan needed 13 runs after the last over. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience shone through as he managed to maintain his composure under pressure and hand the Sunrisers victory. His ability to execute perfect yorkers in the final over was commendable and earned him the Player of the Match award.
This is how Twitter reacted:
What a wow!!! 💪🏼 Good game 💪🏼
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is amazing!!! @SunRisers #SRHvRR #PatCummins excellent!!!
— Fakrudeen Aissanatchialle (@thefakrudeen) May 2, 2024
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR DEFENDED 2 OFF 1 AGAINST ROVMAN POWELL!
THE HERO FOR SRH – WIN BY 1 RUN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5bpqAFOkat
— Uzma Naz (@UzmaNaa61412457) May 2, 2024
WHAT A GAME! What a thriller!!#BhuvneshwarKumar #PatCummins #RovmanPowell #SanjuSamson #SRHvsRR #SRHvRR #IPL #IPL2024 #Cricket #SBM #RR pic.twitter.com/pVuvsxI3Kz
— Vijay Choudhary 🇮🇳 (@Vijay8JaT) May 2, 2024
Bhuvneshwar Kumar defends the 13th run against Rovmen Pawel.
Even when the lion gets old, he doesn’t forget to hunt.
What a win for SRH.#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/H7z2qfK6DA— Vinod Vishwakarma 🇮🇳 (@vinodku76635814) May 2, 2024
SRH owner Kavya Maran enjoyed Nitish Reddy’s knock in Hyderabad#Cricket #NitishReddy #IPL2024 #SRHvRR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7WN5nC1iFN
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 2, 2024
Swing King Bhuvneshwar Kumar remembers the name 🐐🫡 #RRvSRH #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/1TZDsGUqTM
— Qudrat_Ka_Nizaam_𓃵 (@43_49_53_allout) May 2, 2024
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR – THE HERO OF SRH…!!! 🫡
RR needed 13 in 6 balls – 1,2,4,2,2,W to beat SRH by one run. A crazy game in Hyderabad. 🤯💥#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/ibb2LbYuPg
— Keshav Kumar (@keshav_shashi) May 2, 2024
What a game. What a final ball from Bhuvi 🔥🔥🤩🤩#SRHvsRR #SRHvRRpic.twitter.com/gF2eR4Twne
— Khabri_Prasang (@Prasang_) May 2, 2024
RR needed 13 in 6 balls – 1,2,4,2,2,W for SRH to win by 1 run. A crazy game in Hyderabad. 🤯
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR – THE GAME CHANGER 💐 pic.twitter.com/GtfGMAuaGB
— KS / Karthigaichelvan S (@karthickselvaa) May 2, 2024
Sunrises Hyderabad won the game against Rajasthan Royals
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – The Hero of SRH
RR needed 13 in 6 balls – 1,2,4,2,2,W for SRH to win by 1 run
Nitesh Reddy, Bhuvi, Nattu and Cummins shine for SRH#SRHvRR #RRvsSRH #OrangeArmy #Play with fire #SunrisersHyderabad pic.twitter.com/kvSXpGzf4y
— 𝕃𝕖𝕠 𝔻𝕚𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕠𝕏 (@SatiricalBanter) May 2, 2024
Great!! 🤩#Play with fire #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/HXEghMV6iy
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 2, 2024
Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins for SRH: https://t.co/SuBzWAkNSE#Cricket #SRHvRR #IPL2024 #BhuvneshwarKumar #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PexpvGRs4Q
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 2, 2024
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