CLT20 2013: Shikhar Dhawan powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to an 8-wicket win over Kandurata Maroons
Fifties from both the openers made the target of 169 very easy for Hyderabad as they cruised to an 8-wicket win in Mohali over Kandurata in the 2nd qualifier of the Champions League T20.
Fifties from both the openers made the target of 169 very easy for Hyderabad as they cruised to an 8-wicket win in Mohali over Kandurata in the 2nd qualifier of the Champions League T20. (All images SportzPics)
Ishant Sharma drew first blood to remove Upul Tharanga.
Darren Sammy got rid of Shehan Jayasuriya which meant Kandurata lost both openers for 33.
Kumar Sangakkara came to the party with an unbeaten 61 from 46 balls.
Skipper Lahiru Thirimanne was not to be left behind as he thrashed 54 from 39 to take Kandurata to 168/3.
Shikhar Dhawan responded in kind with a brisk 71 off 53 balls.
Parthiv Patel hit a fluent 52 as the opening stand of 121 took the game away from Kandurata. Hyderabad went on to win by 8 wickets with 9 balls remaining.