Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased their fielding prowess in the ongoing match against Lucknow Super Giants, delivering an impressive start with two stunning catches. Opting to bat first after winning the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants’ captain KL Rahul, along with opening partner Quinton de Kock, failed to provide a solid start.
Quinton de Kock’s early departure for just 2 runs came as a result of a remarkable catch by Nitish Reddy near the deep backward square leg boundary in the third over. In the fifth over, Sanvir Singh’s brilliance further solidified Sunrisers Hyderabad’s position.
WATCH – Stunning Nitish Reddy Catch Dismisses Quinton de Kock
With a superb effort, he dismissed the in-form Marcus Stoinis for a mere 3 runs. Stoinis attempted a pull shot off a short delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Despite appearing to land safely between mid-on and mid-wicket, Sanvir Singh sprinted across and dived forward, managing to grasp the ball just in time, completing an outstanding catch.
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Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are keen on securing victory in the ongoing match to enhance their playoff prospects. Although a loss wouldn’t eliminate them from contention, a win would significantly boost their standings.
Currently, both teams have registered six wins and five losses. A victory would propel the winner to the third position in the points table, with two matches remaining. Presently, Sunrisers Hyderabad occupies the fourth spot, while Lucknow Super Giants hold the sixth spot. Despite sharing the same number of points, their standings are differentiated by net run rate.
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Both teams faced heavy defeats in their previous encounters. Sunrisers Hyderabad succumbed to a seven-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians, who chased down 174 runs within 18 overs. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants suffered a crushing 98-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, being bowled out for just 137 runs while chasing 236.
