Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showcased resilience after a shaky start, rallying to a formidable total of 182/9 against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. From the outset, SRH faced adversity, losing key wickets within the powerplay overs.
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Aiden Markram fell early, leaving the team struggling at 39 for 3. Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran inflicted crucial blows, denting SRH’s top order. As the innings progressed, SRH found themselves at a precarious 100 for 5 by the 14th over, with prominent batsmen failing to make substantial contributions.
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The prospect of achieving a competitive total seemed bleak. However, Nitish Reddy emerged as a savior, delivering a spectacular performance. His blistering knock of 64 runs from just 37 balls, including four fours and five sixes, revitalized SRH’s innings. Additionally, Abdul Samad’s quickfire 25 from 12 balls bolstered the team’s total.
Towards the end of SRH’s innings, a notable incident encapsulated Punjab Kings’ struggles. On the final delivery, Sam Curran’s delivery led to a missed opportunity for PBKS. Despite a chance to restrict SRH to a lower total, Harshal Patel’s mishap resulted in a boundary.
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Sam Curran’s incredulous reaction mirrored the disappointment of PBKS, highlighting their lapses in the field. SRH’s remarkable recovery showcases their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities, setting the stage for an enthralling contest in the remainder of the match.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan
