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Match 69, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
, May 19, 2024
215/6
(19.1/20)
214/5
(20.0/20)
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets
% Chance to Win
SRH
PBKS
Inn Break
Right then, stay tuned for more insights and reactions as the action now shifts to Guwahati where Kolkata are taking on Rajasthan to decide who takes the second place. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad players are taking a victory lap thanking their fans. Kolkata is sitting on top of the table will be looking to stay there and the fight for the second place is between Rajasthan and Hyderabad. If Rajasthan win the game they will be in the second spot and if they don't, Hyderabad will stay at number 2. Let's see what happens there but till then, switch tabs to enjoy the upcoming game. Have a good day!
Abhishek Sharma, named Player of the Match for his fantastic knock, reflects on his performance, expressing that it was only a matter of time before he hit his stride. He believes that his current good form is an opportunity to contribute significantly to his team. From the first ball, his intent was aggressive, aiming to target the bowlers given the substantial target. Abhishek credits his hard work before the season, particularly during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he focused on targeting and dominating bowlers. He mentions the influence of Brian Lara, under whom he worked extensively last year, and continues to stay in touch. Abhishek notes his strategy of waiting for the right balls, exploiting loose deliveries, and keeping the bowlers under pressure by maintaining a defensive mindset.
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Hyderabad, says it is nice get this kind of support away from his home. Adds that they ended up winning probably 6 out of 7 home games and the fans have been amazing. Tells that he has enjoyed a lot with this team and everything is clicking for them. Praises Abhishek Sharma for his batting performance and says he would not want to bowl to him as he is a class player. Also credits Nitish Reddy and says that he is an excellent players and can contribute in all three departments which is great for the team. Mentions that they will now wait and see what happens in the next game, but he is excited as he has not played in the finals of this tournament and is looking forward to it. Ends by saying with a smile on his face that it is a shame that it is raining in Guwahati at the moment.
... TIME FOR PRESENTATIONS ...
Jitesh Sharma, the captain of Punjab says that he enjoyed leading the side and is proud of his boys for their efforts. Adds that they posted a good total on the board without many overseas players and he thought they would defend it. Tells that his bowlers were good but credits Abhishek and Klaasen for their batting performance. Mentions that the discussions won't help unless you imply them on the ground and they looked at the pitch and thought they would bat first. Ends by saying he enjoyed a lot with this bunch and looking forward to the next season.
Heinrich Klaasen says that it is nice when he hears someone call him by his first name. Adds that he practice those back foot shots against the spinners and also behind the square. Tells that it was nice to hit a few big hits and that has put a smile back on his face. Mentions that he found something to challenge himself with the spinners in the nets and he has started to watch the ball more. Says that it has been a long couple of months and the break came at the perfect time. Ends by saying that they will support Kolkata in their game against Rajasthan.
Earlier in the evening, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a flying start, with openers Atharva Taide and Prabhsimran Singh playing some scintillating shots. The Hyderabad bowlers struggled with their lines and lengths, allowing the Punjab openers to capitalize and score freely. At the end of the powerplay, Punjab had raced to 61 without loss. Taide was the first to depart, falling for a well-made 46 off 27 balls in the 10th over, bringing an end to a 97-run opening stand. Prabhsimran Singh continued to anchor the innings, bringing up a composed fifty. He found able support in Rilee Rossouw, and the duo added 54 runs for the second wicket. Prabhsimran was eventually dismissed for 71, while Rossouw narrowly missed out on his fifty, falling for 49. Punjab lost momentum briefly after Rossouw's dismissal, but stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma provided the perfect finish. His quickfire unbeaten 32 off just 15 balls propelled Punjab to a formidable total of 214/5. For Hyderabad, T Natarajan was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets for 33 runs in his four overs. Pat Cummins and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth also chipped in with a wicket each but were on the expensive side. Their efforts, however, set the stage for their batters to chase down the total successfully. The match showcased the unpredictability and excitement that T20 cricket is known for. Hyderabad’s victory was a testament to their depth and resilience, as they overcame early setbacks to chase down a daunting target. Their bowlers, despite a few wayward overs, did enough to restrict Punjab to a manageable total, which their batters then chased down with calculated aggression and composure. Punjab, on the other hand, will reflect on missed opportunities and inconsistent performances that have plagued their season. Despite a strong start and some standout individual performances, they were unable to maintain the momentum needed to secure a win in this crucial match.
The chase for Hyderabad began on a shaky note. Travis Head, who has been in exceptional form, was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball. This early setback brought Rahul Tripathi to the crease. Tripathi, unperturbed by the situation, adopted an aggressive approach from the outset. Partnering with Abhishek Sharma, the duo scored at a rapid pace. They put together a crucial 72-run stand for the second wicket before Tripathi was dismissed for a brisk 33. By the end of the powerplay, Hyderabad had reached 84/2, setting a solid foundation for their chase. Abhishek Sharma continued his aggressive onslaught, racing to his fifty off just 21 balls. Batting at number four, Nitish Reddy also played a vital role, showcasing some elegant strokes and keeping Punjab at bay. Abhishek eventually fell for a scintillating 66 off 28 balls, trying one shot too many and holing out in the deep. His dismissal brought Heinrich Klaasen to the crease, who joined forces with Reddy to keep the required run rate under control. The pair added 47 runs before Reddy was dismissed for a well-made 37, courtesy of Harshal Patel. Klaasen then took charge, playing some exquisite strokes and ensuring there were no further hiccups in the chase. However, he was bowled for 42 with Hyderabad still needing seven runs for victory. Despite the best efforts of Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel, who took two wickets each, Punjab failed to defend their total.
Hyderabad have chased down 215 runs with ease and are aiming for the second spot in the table, now they are waiting for the match between Kolkata and Rajasthan. Punjab finish 9th on the ladder and end their 2024 journey with a loss. As the dust settles on an exhilarating match, Hyderabad emerges victorious, defeating Punjab by four wickets to secure their eighth win in the Indian T20 League 2024. This triumph propels them to the second spot on the points table. The result of the evening game will now determine whether they play the first Qualifier or the Eliminator. In stark contrast, Punjab finds themselves finishing ninth on the table, having managed only five wins throughout the season.
End Of The Over 19.1 : 215/6
4 Runs
- 419.1
S. Singh
6 (4)
A. Samad
11 (8)
A. Taide
0.1-0-4-0
19.1
4
Atharva Taide To Sanvir Singh
FOUR! Powered away! Sanvir Singh hits the winning runs! Atharva Taide lands this short and on middle, Sanvir Singh stays back and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary. HYDERABAD WIN BY 4 WICKETS!
End Of The Over 19 : 211/6
4 Runs
- 118.1
- W 18.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
S. Singh
2 (3)
A. Samad
11 (8)
H. Brar
3-0-36-1
18.6
1
Harpreet Brar To Sanvir Singh
Flighted, full and on off, Sanvir Singh uses his feet and drills it towards long off for one. Hyderabad one hit away from the win now!
18.5
0
Harpreet Brar To Sanvir Singh
Slower through the air, full and on leg, Sanvir Singh makes room but punches it straight to extra covers.
18.4
1
Harpreet Brar To Abdul Samad
Shortish and on middle, Abdul Samad punches it past short mid-wicket again for one.
18.3
1
Harpreet Brar To Sanvir Singh
Flighted, full and on middle, Sanvir Singh flicks it uppishly but wide of short mid-wicket for another run.
Sanvir Singh walks out to bat for Hyderabad.
18.2
W
Harpreet Brar To Heinrich Klaasen OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Harpreet Brar gets a wicket now! He bowls this flatter, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen moves across and tries for the scoop, but misses the ball completely as it shatters the stumps. He is disappointed with himself as he fails to stay there till the end but has played his part.
18.1
1
Harpreet Brar To Abdul Samad
Tossed up, full and on middle, Abdul Samad goes for the slog but gets an inside edge through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 207/5
9 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 617.5
- 117.6
A. Samad
9 (6)
H. Klaasen
42 (25)
R. Chahar
4-0-43-0
17.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Abdul Samad
Quicker, short and on middle, Abdul Samad punches it towards long on for one. 8 more runs needed to win for the hosts now.
17.5
6
Rahul Chahar To Abdul Samad
SIX! BANG! Pressure-releasing shot! Rahul Chahar flights it up around off, Abdul Samad skips down the track, gets to the pitch of it and launches it over the long off fence for a maximum.
17.4
0
Rahul Chahar To Abdul Samad
Goes short again and outside off, Abdul Samad cuts it straight to backward point.
17.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Heinrich Klaasen
Googly, flatter and full on middle, turns in a bit, Heinrich Klaasen stays back and just manages to get some bat on it to work it to the leg side for a run.
17.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Abdul Samad
Short and on middle, Abdul Samad flicks it through square leg for a single.
17.1
0
Rahul Chahar To Abdul Samad
Floated, short and on off, turns away, Abdul Samad steers it towards point.
End Of The Over 17 : 198/5
9 Runs
- 216.1
- 416.2
- 016.3
- 1 WD 16.4
- 116.4
- W 16.5
- 116.6
A. Samad
1 (1)
H. Klaasen
41 (24)
A. Singh
4-0-37-2
16.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Abdul Samad
Back of a length and on middle, Abdul Samad works it through mid-wicket for a single. Hyderabad needs 17 runs in 18 balls now!
Abdul Samad comes out to bat for Hyderabad.
16.5
W
Arshdeep Singh To Shahbaz Ahmed OUT!
OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Arshdeep Singh goes full and on off, Shahbaz Ahmed drills it really hard from the middle of the bat, but unfortunately for him, he hits it a bit aerially and straight to short covers where Shashank Singh grabs a wonderful catch. Hyderabad lose half their side now!
16.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
On a length and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen works it towards long on for a single.
16.4
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
A quick bouncer now, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen lets it go as it is way above his head. Wided.
16.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Pitched up and on off again, Heinrich Klaasen drives it straight to extra covers once again.
16.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Back of a length and around off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it sweetly towards extra covers, Shivam Singh gets down but lets it through as the ball trickles away to the boundary.
16.1
2
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Full and around off, Heinrich Klaasen times his drive beautifully wide of extra covers, the fielder gets a hand to it to slow it down giving the chance to Rilee Rossouw to chase it down from mid off. Two more runs added to the total.
End Of The Over 16 : 189/4
7 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 1 WD 15.4
- 415.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
S. Ahmed
3 (5)
H. Klaasen
34 (20)
H. Patel
4-0-49-2
15.6
0
Harshal Patel To Shahbaz Ahmed
Slower, full and on off, Shahbaz Ahmed drives it straight to mid off. Hyderabad need 26 runs in 24 balls now!
15.5
1
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Pitched up and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen drills it hard wide of long on for a single.
15.4
4
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Good effort but in vain! Touch fuller and on off, Heinrich Klaasen drives it nicely wide of long off, Shashank Singh runs to his left and slides to push it back inside. However, the replay shows that his leg were touching the ropes and it will be a boundary.
15.4
wd
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Goes for the slower bouncer, but this one is too high, Heinrich Klaasen misses out on his pull again. It is called a wide this time.
15.3
0
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
On a length and on middle, angling in, Heinrich Klaasen pushes it back to the bowler. Two dots in a row now!
15.2
0
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Good stuff! Harshal Patel bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen gets hurried and misses his pull shot, Jitesh Sharma collects and appeals for it but nothing doing.
15.1
1
Harshal Patel To Shahbaz Ahmed
Short and outside off, slower too, Shahbaz Ahmed slaps it towards deep point for a single.
Strategic-Break! Hyderabad are in a good positon now needing 33 runs in the last five overs, but a couple of wickets will make things interesting here. However, they will hope that Heinrich Klaasen can finish the job and stays unbeaten to gain confidence before the playoffs. Punjab need their bowlers to step up massively in the death overs and they know only wickets can get them back in this game. Also, Harshal Patel will bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 15 : 182/4
6 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 214.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
S. Ahmed
2 (3)
H. Klaasen
29 (16)
A. Singh
3-0-28-1
14.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shahbaz Ahmed
Low full toss at the stumps. Shahbaz Ahmed drives the ball to long on for a single to end the over.
14.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Another short delivery on top of the leg stump line. Heinrich Klaasen pulls it along the ground towards deep square leg for a run.
14.4
2
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Another short ball at the batter. Heinrich Klaasen looks to pull it away and gets an outside edge running towards the third man area for a couple of runs more.
14.3
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shahbaz Ahmed
DROPPED! Harshal Patel drops a sitter at deep square leg and Arshdeep Singh is not happy about it. Bangs the ball short at the batter and Shahbaz Ahmed pulls it away straight to Harshal Patel who fumbles the ball down on the ground.
14.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Shahbaz Ahmed
Holds the length back at the batter with pace and Shahbaz Ahmed gets a hit on the thigh pads from the crease.
14.1
1
Arshdeep Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Hits the length on the off stump line. Heinrich Klaasen drives the ball to sweepers for a single.
Shahbaz Ahmed walks out to bat now.
End Of The Over 14 : 176/4
9 Runs
- 213.1
- 413.2
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- W 13.6
N. Reddy
37 (25)
H. Klaasen
25 (13)
H. Patel
3-0-42-2
13.6
W
Harshal Patel To Nitish Kumar Reddy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Harshal Patel gets another wicket for his side as he sends Nitish Kumar Reddy back to the hut. Slower ball outside the off stump line and Nitish Kumar Reddy looks to play the inside out but hits it straight to Shivam Singh at sweeper covers who takes an easy catch.
13.5
1
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Heinrich Klaasen drives it to long off for a single.
13.4
1
Harshal Patel To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nails a yorker on the off stump line. Nitish Kumar Reddy taps it to the right of point for a run.
13.3
1
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Fuller on the stumps this time. Heinrich Klaasen flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.2
4
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Short and wide outside the off stump line and Heinrich Klaasen cuts the ball hard to the right of sweeper covers for a superb boundary.
13.1
2
Harshal Patel To Heinrich Klaasen
Holds the length back on the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen flicks the ball to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple.
End Of The Over 13 : 167/3
14 Runs
- 1 LB 12.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 612.4
- 112.5
- 612.6
N. Reddy
36 (23)
H. Klaasen
17 (9)
H. Brar
2-0-32-0
12.6
6
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
SIX! Nitish Kumar Reddy gets his SIX as well as Harpreet Brar tosses the ball up on the line of the stumps and Nitish Kumar Reddy brings out a slog sweep over deep mid-wicket for a SIX.
12.5
1
Harpreet Brar To Heinrich Klaasen
Fuller on the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen drives the ball to long off for a single.
12.4
6
Harpreet Brar To Heinrich Klaasen
SIX! What a shot! Heinrich Klaasen stays on the crease and bangs the ball straight over the head of Harpreet Brar as he drops the ball short at the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen gets his second SIX of the night!
12.3
0
Harpreet Brar To Heinrich Klaasen
Holds the length back on the stumps and Heinrich Klaasen gets an inside edge back to the bowler.
12.2
0
Harpreet Brar To Heinrich Klaasen
Fuller on the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen blocks it off well from the crease.
12.1
lb
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
LEG BYE! Pitched up on the leg stump line. Nitish Kumar Reddy gets a hit on the pads and runs a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 153/3
19 Runs
- 111.1
- 611.2
- 011.3
- 411.4
- 1 WD 11.5
- 111.5
- 611.6
H. Klaasen
10 (5)
N. Reddy
30 (21)
R. Chahar
3-0-34-0
11.6
6
Rahul Chahar To Heinrich Klaasen
SIX! BANG! First for Heinrich Klaasen of this inning! Rahul Chahar drops the ball short at the batter and Heinrich Klaasen pulls it away hard over deep mid-wicket for a SIX!
11.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Tossed up on the stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy drives the ball to long off for a single.
11.5
wd
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
WIDE! Too much turn on that from outside the off stump. The umpire says WIDE!
11.4
4
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
FOUR! Over the wicketkeeper this time. Rahul Chahar pitches the ball up outside the off stump line and Nitish Kumar Reddy plays a reverse sweep getting a top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.
11.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Short and wide, cut away straight to point.
11.2
6
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
SIX! BANG! Nitish Kumar Reddy picks the bones out of that! Rahul Chahar drops the ball short on the stumps and Nitish Kumar Reddy gets back deep in the crease and pulls it high and long, all the way for a 95m SIX over deep mid-wicket.
11.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Heinrich Klaasen
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen drives it to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 134/3
5 Runs
- W 10.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
H. Klaasen
3 (3)
N. Reddy
19 (17)
S. Singh
1-0-5-1
10.6
1
Shashank Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Pitches the ball up with pace on the off stump. Heinrich Klaasen drives it to long off for a single to end the over.
10.5
1
Shashank Singh To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Slower ball, fuller in length on the stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.4
1
Shashank Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Bangs it in short at the batter. Heinrich Klaasen pulls the ball down to fine leg for a single.
10.3
1
Shashank Singh To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Another length ball on the off stump line. Nitish Kumar Reddy gets an inside edge onto the pads and runs a single from point.
10.2
1
Shashank Singh To Heinrich Klaasen
Hits the length on top of the stumps. Heinrich Klaasen taps the ball to long on for a single to open his account.
Heinrich Klaasen is the next man in. There is also a bit of drizzle around the ground now.
10.1
W
Shashank Singh To Abhishek Sharma OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Shashank Singh comes into the attack and straight away gets the dangerous man Abhishek Sharma! Bowls a slower ball outside the line of the off stump and Abhishek Sharma takes the front foot out and looks to play the inside out. Abhishek Sharma times the ball well but hits it straight into the hands of Ashutosh Sharma at sweeper covers who takes a good catch.
End Of The Over 10 : 129/2
19 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 5 WD 9.3
- 09.3
- 69.4
- 69.5
- 19.6
A. Sharma
66 (27)
N. Reddy
17 (15)
H. Brar
1-0-19-0
9.6
1
Harpreet Brar To Abhishek Sharma
Low full toss at the stumps. Abhishek Sharma drives the ball towards long on for a single to end the over.
9.5
6
Harpreet Brar To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! No luck with this one! Harpreet Brar tosses it up again, full and on off, Abhishek Sharma dances down the track, fetches for it and smacks it over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
9.4
6
Harpreet Brar To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! Just over! A low full toss, on middle, Abhishek Sharma looks to loft it away but does not get the timing right, but the ball still manages to go over the long on fence for a maximum. That kind of a day for Sharma!
9.3
0
Harpreet Brar To Abhishek Sharma
Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns in, Abhishek Sharma tries ro slog but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.
9.3
wd
Harpreet Brar To Abhishek Sharma
FIVE WIDES! Almost a stumping but the chance goes begging! Harpreet Brar sees the batter advance and fires this one down the leg side, Abhishek Sharma misses it, Jitesh Sharma is a bit late to react as well and fails to collect as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
9.2
1
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Tossed up, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy uses his feet and drills it towards long off for a single.
9.1
0
Harpreet Brar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Harpreet Brar begins with a floated delivery, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW, but turned down.
End Of The Over 9 : 110/2
11 Runs
- 28.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 68.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
A. Sharma
53 (23)
N. Reddy
16 (13)
R. Chahar
2-0-15-0
8.6
0
Rahul Chahar To Abhishek Sharma
Short again and outside off, Abhishek Sharma cuts it straight to extra covers.
8.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Slows it up, shortish and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy punches it through covers for one more.
8.4
6
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
SIX! Oh..almost a fine catch in the deep! Flighted, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy slogs it towards the deep mid-wicket fence, Shashank Singh does well to get behind it and takes the catch. However, the momentum is taking him over the fence, he tries to flick the ball in the air but it goes beyond the ropes and he has no chance of pushing it back inside. A maximum!
8.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Abhishek Sharma
Short and outside off, Abhishek Sharma slaps it towards long off for a run.
8.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Floated, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it through covers for a single.
8.1
2
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Brilliant fielding! Tossed up, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it with good timing through extra covers, Harshal Patel in the deep runs to his right and dives to make a fine stop. Two runs taken.
End Of The Over 8 : 99/2
11 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 47.5
- 47.6
A. Sharma
52 (21)
N. Reddy
6 (9)
H. Patel
2-0-33-1
7.6
4
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! FIFTY FOR SHARMA! Another fiery knock from the youngster and continues his good form this season. This one is full again and on middle, Abhishek Sharma brings out a helicopter shot of his own over the bowler's head for another boundary.
7.5
4
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! Pure timing! Back of a length and outside off, slower again, Abhishek Sharma pounces on it and crunches it through point, the ball zips away to the fence giving no chance to the fielder in the deep.
7.4
1
Harshal Patel To Nitish Kumar Reddy
On a length and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy works it through square leg for one.
7.3
0
Harshal Patel To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Slower bouncer, on middle and off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leaves it alone, looks at the umpire who only signals one for the over.
7.2
1
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
Stunning stop! Full again and on off, Abhishek Sharma drives it firmly wide of extra covers, Prabhsimran Singh flies to his left and grabs it with both hands, throws at the batter's end to hurry up Nitish a bit to complete the run.
7.1
1
Harshal Patel To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy eases it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 88/2
4 Runs
- 16.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
N. Reddy
4 (6)
A. Sharma
43 (18)
R. Chahar
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Quicker, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy clips it through square leg for one. Just four runs off the over!
6.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Abhishek Sharma
Flatter, short and on middle, Abhishek Sharma goes for the pull but mistimes it in the air, luckily for him it falls well short of deep mid-wicket. They cross.
6.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Goes short and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy nudges it through mid-wicket for another run.
6.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Flighted, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy turns it to the leg side.
6.2
0
Rahul Chahar To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Floated, short and on off, turns away, Nitish Kumar Reddy steers it towards point.
6.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Abhishek Sharma
Rahul Chahar sees the batter advance and drags his length back, outside off, Abhishek Sharma is out of his crease and just about manages to reach it to swipe through mid-wicket for a single.
Strategic Break! Hyderabad have started off well with Abhishek Sharma batting brilliantly on 41. Punjab have managed to pick up 2 crucial wickets in the first 6 but are still in the hunt for wickets. Let's see what happens after the break.
End Of The Over 6 : 84/2
12 Runs
- 1 WD 5.1
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 15.3
- 15.4
- 65.5
- 15.6
A. Sharma
41 (16)
N. Reddy
2 (2)
R. Dhawan
3-0-35-0
5.6
1
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
A good wide yorker, outside off, Abhishek Sharma digs it out towards extra covers for one. Hyderabad are 84/2 at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
6
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! STAND AND DELIVER! Rishi Dhawan goes slower again, back of a length and on off, Abhishek Sharma picks it up early, gets on top of it and muscles it way over the long on fence for a biggie.
5.4
1
Rishi Dhawan To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Short of a length and outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy cuts it really hard as the ball flies through cover-point, but there is protection in the deep. They cross.
5.3
1
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
A low full toss, on off, Abhishek Sharma drills it towards long off for another run.
5.2
1
Rishi Dhawan To Nitish Kumar Reddy
Risky single! Fuller one and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it firmly towards mid off and sets off for the single, he has to go around the bowler as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end. Replay shows he would have still made it.
5.1
1
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
Slower one, full and outside off again, Abhishek Sharma slices it towards deep point for a single.
5.1
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Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
Rishi Dhawan goes full but way outside off, Abhishek Sharma gives the charge but leaves it alone. Wided.
Nitish Kumar Reddy comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 5 : 72/2
22 Runs
- 14.1
- 64.2
- 44.3
- 14.4
- 7 NB 4.5
- 1 WD 4.5
- 24.5
- W 4.6
R. Tripathi
33 (18)
A. Sharma
32 (12)
H. Patel
1-0-22-1
4.6
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Harshal Patel To Rahul Tripathi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Slower ball doing the trick for Harshal Patel! Pitches the ball up on the off stump asking to be hit and Rahul Tripathi looks to hit it long but only manages to hit the ball high up in the air. Arshdeep Singh gets under the ball and takes the catch.
4.5
2
Harshal Patel To Rahul Tripathi
Fuller on the off stump line. Rahul Tripathi plays the inside out over the head of covers and gets another couple of runs.
4.5
wd
Harshal Patel To Rahul Tripathi
WIDE! Wayward outside the off stump line. Wide says the Umpire. Freehit continues.
4.5
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Harshal Patel To Rahul Tripathi
NO BALL AND SIX! Harshal Patel bowls a full toss over the waist height of the batter and Rahul Tripathi plays a scoop to get a huge six over the fine leg boundary line. The Umpire signals a NO BALL and it's a Free Hit coming up.
4.4
1
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Abhishek Sharma drives it to sweeper covers for a single.
4.3
4
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! Harshal Patel pitches the ball up outside the off stump line and Abhishek Sharma walks out and plays an inside out over covers to find another boundary.
4.2
6
Harshal Patel To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! BANG! Slower ball from a good length on top of the off stump and Abhishek Sharma slogs the ball hard, getting a top edge flying over short third man for a SIX!
4.1
1
Harshal Patel To Rahul Tripathi
Holds the length back on top of the off stump line. Rahul Tripathi drops it to the right of point for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 50/1
11 Runs
- 03.1
- 4 LB 3.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 63.6
A. Sharma
21 (9)
R. Tripathi
24 (14)
R. Dhawan
2-0-23-0
3.6
6
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! BANG! Abhishek Sharma gets his second of the night! Rishi Dhawan bangs it short at the batter and Abhishek Sharma pulls the ball away, timing it well, and sends the ball way over the deep square leg boundary line for a maximum.
3.5
0
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
Slower ball, fuller on the off stump line and Abhishek Sharma walks in and looks to slice the ball but misses it completely.
3.4
1
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
On the pads from a good length and Rahul Tripathi plays a scoop over short fine leg and runs a single.
3.3
0
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
Short and wide, hit straight to short third man by Rahul Tripathi from the crease.
3.2
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Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
4 LEG BYES! Wayward from Rishi Dhawan as he swings one way too much outside the leg stump line. The ball clips the pads of Rahul Tripathi and Jitesh Sharma has no chance to stop the ball behind the stumps and the ball runs away to the boundary as 4 Leg Byes.
3.1
0
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
Short and wide outside the off stump line and Rahul Tripathi cuts the ball hard but straight to point.
End Of The Over 3 : 39/1
14 Runs
- 42.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 62.6
A. Sharma
15 (7)
R. Tripathi
23 (10)
A. Singh
2-0-22-1
2.6
6
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
SIX! BANG! Abhishek Sharma hits his first of the night! Arshdeep Singh holds the length back at the batter with pace and Abhishek Sharma pulls the ball well taking it way over the head of deep backward square leg for a massive six.
2.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
Arshdeep Singh beats the bat of Abhishek Sharma once again. Good contest going on in the middle. Another outswinger from a shorter length outside the off stump.
2.4
4
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! Short ball at the batter and Abhishek Sharma pulls it away over mid-wicket for a boundary on the bounce. Another good shot from this promising left hander.
2.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
Another ball missing the outside edge of the bat. Arshdeep Singh holds the length back outside the off stump and beats the bat again.
2.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
Swing and a miss! Arshdeep Singh pitches the ball up outside the off stump line and Abhishek Sharma looks to go for a wild slog and misses it.
2.1
4
Arshdeep Singh To Abhishek Sharma
FOUR! Abhishek Sharma gets his first of the night! Arshdeep Singh bangs the ball short at the batter with pace and Abhishek Sharma pulls it away and gets a top edge running away to the fine leg boundary line.
End Of The Over 2 : 25/1
16 Runs
- 11.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 61.4
- 41.5
- 41.6
R. Tripathi
23 (10)
A. Sharma
1 (1)
R. Dhawan
1-0-16-0
1.6
4
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
FOUR! Finds the gap again! Rahul Tripathi is enjoying himself as he moves onto 23 off just 10 balls. Rishi Dhawan holds the length back outside the off stump and Rahul Tripathi slices the ball along the ground to the right of the short third man and finds another boundary.
1.5
4
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
FOUR! Pitched up and Rahul Tripathi times the ball brilliantly between m id on and mid-wicket and the ball runs away to the boundary along the ground. What a shot!
Halt! The ball has taken some damage landing on a cemented surface. The umpires are asking for a replacement here. We are good to continue now.
1.4
6
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
SIX! BANG! First of the innings from Rahul Tripathi! Rishi Dhawan pitches the ball up on the off stump line and Rahul Tripathi takes the front foot out and launches the ball straight over the head of the bowler and gets the ball to go all the way for a massive maximum.
1.3
0
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
Swing and a miss! Rahul Tripathi charges to a length ball outside the off stump line and looks to slog it over covers but misses.
1.2
1
Rishi Dhawan To Abhishek Sharma
Hits the length on top of the stumps. Abhishek Sharma flicks it to the left of mid on for a single to get off the mark.
1.1
1
Rishi Dhawan To Rahul Tripathi
Swings it away from a shorter length outside off. Rahul Tripathi slaps it to deep point for a run.
Rishi Dhawan to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/1
9 Runs
- W 0.1
- 40.2
- 00.3
- 40.4
- 00.5
- 1 LB 0.6
R. Tripathi
8 (5)
A. Sharma
0 (0)
A. Singh
1-0-8-1
0.6
lb
Arshdeep Singh To Rahul Tripathi
LEG BYE! Good swing into the pads of Rahul Tripathi outside the line of the leg stump. Rahul Tripathi gets a hit on the pads and runs a single from square leg as leg byes.
0.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahul Tripathi
Hits the length on top of the off stump line. Rahul Tripathi taps it down to covers.
0.4
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rahul Tripathi
FOUR! Cleaver batting from Rahul Tripathi! Arshdeep Singh bangs it short outside the off stump line and Rahul Tripathi plays the upper cut over the short third man for a boundary.
0.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahul Tripathi
Hits the length hard at the batter and Rahul Tripathi blocks it off well back to the bowler.
0.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rahul Tripathi
FOUR! Perfectly timed to the right of point and Rahul Tripathi gets his first boundary off his first ball. Arshdeep Singh pitches the ball up outside the line of the off stump and Rahul Tripathi takes a good stride forward and taps the ball for a boundary.
Rahul Tripathi walks out to bat at number 3.
0.1
W
Arshdeep Singh To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! What a start from Arshdeep Singh! Sends the dangerous Travis Head back into the hut! Punjab start with a bang! Pitches the ball up with a hint of away swing and Travis Head stays on the crease to block it off but misses it and the ball hits the top of the off stump. Head goes back for a golden duck and Hyderabad suffers a big blow.
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Match Info
- Venue Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Weather Clear
- Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match Abhishek Sharma
- Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Saiyed Khalid (IND)
- Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Punjab 214/5 in 20.0 overs
- Punjab 201/5 in 19.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 174/3 in 16.0 overs
- Punjab 151/2: P Singh c H Klaasen b V Viyaskanth 71(45)
- Referral 2 (14.2 ovs): P Singh against HYD (Caught) Unsuccessful (HYD: 2, PUN: 1)
- Punjab 150/1 in 13.4 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Singh (22) and R Rossouw (26)
- P Singh T20 fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- Punjab 100/1 in 10.1 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 61/0 in 6.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 33 balls between A Taide (21) and P Singh (30)
- Punjab 52/0 in 5.3 overs
- Referral 1 (4.2 ovs): HYD against A Taide (Wide) Successful (HYD: 2, PUN: 2)
- Hyderabad 200/5 in 17.3 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 182/4 in 15.0 overs
- Hyderabad 153/3 in 11.6 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between A Sharma (27) and N Reddy (17)
- Hyderabad 101/2 in 8.1 overs
- A Sharma T20 fifty: 52 runs in 21 balls (5x4) (4x6)
- Strategic Time-out: Hyderabad 84/2 in 6.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 23 balls between A Sharma (21) and RA Tripathi (24)
- Hyderabad 50/1 in 3.6 overs
- Referral 1 (3.2 ovs): PUN against R Tripathi (Wide) Successful (HYD: 2, PUN: 2)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli RCB | 741 | 61.75 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK | 583 | 53.00 |
| Riyan Parag RR | 573 | 52.09 |
| Travis Head SRH | 567 | 40.50 |
| Sanju Samson RR | 531 | 48.27 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Harshal Patel PBKS | 24 | 9.73 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy KKR | 21 | 8.04 |
| Jasprit Bumrah MI | 20 | 6.48 |
| T Natarajan SRH | 19 | 9.05 |
| Harshit Rana KKR | 19 | 9.08 |
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