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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting line-up put on a masterclass display of power hitting during the powerplay overs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday. They amassed a staggering 107 runs in the first six overs, showcasing their aggressive intent at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
IPL 2024: Second highest score for SRH in the powerplay
This dominant powerplay showing is the second-highest for SRH in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Earlier in the tournament, they had blazed their way to an even higher score of 125 against the Delhi Capitals.
Leading the charge was the in-form Travis Head, who emerged as the “aggressor-in-chief” for SRH. Head smashed a blistering 58 runs off just 18 deliveries during the powerplay, reaching his fifty in a mere 16 balls. This knock marks the joint-fastest fifty for SRH in the current IPL season, underlining his destructive potential at the crease.
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With such a strong start, SRH set the tone for a dominant victory, putting significant pressure on the LSG bowlers. The match report suggests a comfortable win for the Hyderabad-based franchise, with Head being named the Player of the Match for his blistering 89 not out off 30 balls.
Highest powerplay totals in the history of IPL
| Powerplay Score | Team | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 2024 |
| 107/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 2024 |
| 105/0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru | 2017 |
| 100/2 | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Mumbai, WS | 2014 |
| 93/1 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 2024 |
| 92/0 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 2024 |
| 92/1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 2024 |
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