In the 39th game of IPL 2018, hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) snatched a low-scoring thrilling victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Uppal, Hyderabad) on Monday night. While SRH was bundled out for 146 runs in 20 overs, RCB only managed to score 141/6 at the end of 20 overs as the hosts won by just 5 runs.
RCB captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. While SRH openers Alex Hales (5 runs) and Shikhar Dhawan (13 runs) were dismissed cheaply, no.4 batsman Manish Pandey also returned to the pavilion shortly after scoring just 5 runs.
After those early failures, skipper Kane Williamson and Shakib Al Hasan controlled the innings with their stable battings. They put an important 64-run partnership for the fourth wicket which led the team to a good fighting total. Skipper Williamson scored 56 runs off 39 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes while Shakib managed to score an important 35 runs off 32 balls (5 fours).
Since their dismissals, lower-order added just a few runs as SRH was bowled out for 146 runs at the end of 20 overs.
Among the RCB bowlers, Tim Southee (3/30) and Mohammed Siraj (3/25) claimed three wickets each while Umesh Yadav (1/36) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/25) got three wickets.
In reply, RCB batsmen were struggling against the SRH bowlers too. None of the RCB batsmen stayed long at the crease which affected their game very much.
Openers Manan Vohra and Parthiv Patel were dismissed on 8 and 20 runs respectively, while skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for 39 runs despite SRH captain Williamson dropped his earlier chance at slip. Later, AB de Villers (5 runs) and Moeen Ali (10 runs) were also dismissed cheaply which put the team in huge under pressure.
In the end, Mandeep Singh (21* runs) and Colin de Grandhomme (33 runs) tried very hard and brought the team at very close of the target but just failed to achieve that as RCB finished their innings for 141/6 in 20 overs. In the last ball of the match, Grandhomme had to score 6 runs for securing the victory but SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled him and secured his team for another low-scoring thrilling victory.
Among the SRH bowlers, Shakib Al Hasan got two wickets while Sandeep Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul and Rashid Khan claimed one wicket each.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
What a fabulous cricket match this has been. So many twists. #SRH have bowled so well but let themselves down a bit in the field. #RCB's match at this stage.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 7, 2018
What Dhoni is to finishing with the bat, Bhuvi is to finishing with the ball. Cool, calm, composed.. SRH are quite the ‘Defend’ing champions #SRHvRCB #Orangearmy
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) May 7, 2018
Incredible defence of modest score by SRH. RCB were in game till last over but… Outstanding bowling at death by Kaul & Bhuvi. Hats off!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 7, 2018
#SRH can defend the indefensible 🙏🙌 take a bow 🙇♂️ and how smart is Kane’s captaincy!!! #SRHvRCB #IPL #ApnaTukkaBhiLaga 🤗
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 7, 2018
What a win SRH bhuvi sid kaul ur champs champs champs @indiatvnews @BhuviOfficial @VVSLaxman281 @virendersehwag sorry for Virat n Co. Virtually out of IPL11
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) May 7, 2018
Rashid Khan be like after conceived 2 Sixes- 😬#SRHvsRCB #SRH pic.twitter.com/WRSP0LDrdN
— Subodh Agarwal🏏 (@SubodhAgarwal1) May 7, 2018
Let’s see how selectors can now ignore @sidkaul22 when they pick the Blues for England Ireland T20s and ODIs
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 7, 2018
And yes, what a team @SunRisers ! Their bowlers have redefined T20 cricket @BhuviOfficial @sidkaul22 @rashidkhan_19 #SRHvsRCB
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 7, 2018
#RCB #SRHvRCB
RCB fans right now. pic.twitter.com/P4Eo8Ouv6g— chirag (@CHlRAG) May 7, 2018
Mohammad Siraj's bowling figure 4-0-25-3.#SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/TJqh7bhWEA
— Mr. A 🏏 (@cricdrugs) May 7, 2018
Kohli, ABD fall in rapid succession and SRH reiterate their prowess at defending smallish total. RCB's hopes on Moeen playing his 1st match
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 7, 2018
Virat Kohli poses with IPL 2018 trophy. #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/3MtsPo3lKC
— Swapnil Suryawanshi (@swapnil_bs) May 7, 2018
Kane Williamson in such great batting form in #IPL2018 and to think he may not have played for #SRH this season, if David Warner had been available.#SRHvRCB#IPL
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 7, 2018
Living up to his 11cr price tag….
Expectation : KL Rahul 👍
Reality : Manish Pandey 👎#SRHvRCB#RCBvSRH
— Partha Mukherjee (@viratian_partha) May 7, 2018
SRH need a Bhuvi special to win this from here.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 7, 2018
Spectators in uppal stadium when a player hits boundary #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/aAvQGNbSeU
— pinky (@Duchess_Of_Swag) May 7, 2018
how kholi select his playing 11 is more mysterious than Bermuda triangle #SRHvRCB
— akash garg (@akash_garg90) May 7, 2018
RCB players watching highlights of their matches.
#IPL2018 #RCB #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/UVMPC6jbL7— Aditii🎀 (@Sassy_Soul_) May 7, 2018
Me : 11 saal se ye team tumhe lagatar jaleel karwa rahi hai fir bhi tu inhe support kyun karta hai ?
RCB fan : #RCB #EeSaalaCupNamde pic.twitter.com/fehb47eU61
— Right Arm Over (@RightArmOver_) May 5, 2018
Rashid Khan from Afghanistan is a gentle reminder that talent don’t need any privileges #SRHvRCB
— Retarded Writer (@retardedwriter) May 7, 2018
It’s time for Manish Pandey to go to Himalayas and get some rest & peace of mind. #SRHvRCB
— Monica (@monicas004) May 7, 2018
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) May 7, 2018
