In the gripping encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 50th match of IPL 2024, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, drama unfolded, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. SRH, determined to bounce back from consecutive losses, opted to bat first after winning the toss. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head struggled against RR’s disciplined bowling attack.
Losing Sharma early for 12, followed by Anmolpreet Singh’s dismissal for 5, left SRH reeling at 35/2. Yet, the match witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the partnership between Travis Head and Nitish Reddy. The duo showcased resilience and aggression, counter-attacking RR’s bowlers with finesse. Head’s elegant 58 and Reddy’s commanding 76 propelled SRH back into contention, with a crucial 96-run stand.
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Heinrich Klaasen further fueled SRH’s momentum with a brisk 42 not out, steering his team to a formidable total of 201 runs. Despite Avesh Khan’s impressive bowling effort of 2/39, RR’s bowling unit struggled to contain SRH’s onslaught.
RR’s chase got off to a disastrous start as Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fiery spell saw the back of Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson for ducks in the opening over. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag orchestrated a stunning recovery, igniting hopes of a miraculous comeback.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s gritty 67 and Parag’s explosive 77 turned the tide in RR’s favour, as they forged a formidable partnership of 134 runs. However, SRH fought back valiantly, chipping away at RR’s middle order with timely breakthroughs.
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In a nail-biting finish, with RR needing 14 runs off the final over, Rovman Powell’s valiant effort fell short as SRH clinched victory by a mere 1 run. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s masterful bowling display under pressure ensured SRH’s triumph, showcasing his class and experience. Ultimately, it was an enthralling contest filled with twists and turns, epitomizing the unpredictable nature of IPL cricket.
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED, UPPPPAAALLLLL? 🔥🔥🔥
WHAT. A. WIN! 😍#PlayWithFire #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/08XTEEQlpk
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 2, 2024
Sometimes you still gotta chase 200+ despite some great bowling and that’s okay. Halla Bol! 💪🔥 pic.twitter.com/WqHjsmED6X
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 2, 2024
WHAT A MATCH. BHUVI DID A MALINGA. CRAZY STUFF. pic.twitter.com/Xlu7Z4dkZD
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 2, 2024
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD WIN BY 1 RUN. WHAT A MATCH 🔥🔥🔥#IPL2024 #tapmad #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/RdTEtzIQ56
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 2, 2024
RR were running away with the league and SRH beat them by 1 run… A
Such an amazing day for SRH fans, great day 🧡🔥🧡🔥🧡— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) May 2, 2024
It’s Not a victory of SRH over RR, it’s the victory of INDIA alliance ruled Hyderabad over BJP ruled Rajasthan.
Do you still think BJP will cross 272 seats? No sir, they won’t.
INDIA is united.#SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/Y6utKX9D8F
— Dr Nimo Yadav Commentary (@niiravmodi) May 2, 2024
deenakka what a match.. @sunrisers 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥mandatory winning song is here pic.twitter.com/VV4z775qOS
— Samrat (@teiangana) May 2, 2024
No Bhuvneshwar kumar fan will pass without liking this tweet!!
WHAT A MATCH, WHAT A STAR Bhuvi#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/cYOYokMNE0 pic.twitter.com/L0mhCmTBjQ
— RanaJi🏹 (@RanaTells) May 2, 2024
RR vs SRH – Last Ball Thriller. What A Match 🥵. pic.twitter.com/fEwfaiwSbQ
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) May 2, 2024
What a match 🔥🔥🔥#SRHvRR #RRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/zGX537Gpvt
— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) May 2, 2024
WHAT A MATCH🔥🔥 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 THRILLER #SRHvsRR
Great batting by Powell in the end ! pic.twitter.com/8XWDgBCLoc
— THE PROFESSOR (@IamHindu_OG) May 2, 2024
Cool, composed and skillful captain Pat Cummins 🧡 What a match 🏏🔥#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/ByKo7ELDXm
— Er. Mansoor (@MANSOORNABI12) May 2, 2024
9 teams were supporting RR today but SRH won.
Once again Pat Cummins silenced most of the country pic.twitter.com/UeaPsSHlD6
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 2, 2024
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR HAVE DONE IT FOR SRH, THEY BEAT RR BY 1 RUN.
– BHUVNESHWAR, THE HERO OF SRH. pic.twitter.com/4XpSyvqPnm
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 2, 2024