Twitter exploded with reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dominated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a remarkable IPL 2024 showdown. The match, held at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 8th, witnessed SRH clinch victory by a resounding 10 wickets and more than 10 overs after being asked to bowl first.
Lucknow Super Giants’ innings started on a shaky note, losing Quinton de Kock early on with just 2 runs to his name. The dismissal of Marcus Stoinis for a mere 3 compounded their troubles, but KL Rahul (29) and Krunal Pandya (24) steadied the ship briefly. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s masterful bowling turned the tide.
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With the fall of crucial wickets, LSG found themselves reeling at 66 for four until Nicholas Pooran (48*) and Ayush Badoni (55*) stepped up. Their explosive partnership, adding 99 runs, resurrected LSG’s innings, propelling them to a competitive total of 165 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s stellar bowling, conceding just 12 runs, was instrumental for SRH.
In response, SRH’s opening duo, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, unleashed an onslaught on the LSG bowlers. Their relentless batting assault left LSG stunned as they chased down the target in a mere 10 overs, securing an emphatic victory with all wickets intact. Head remained unbeaten on 89, while Sharma powered through with 75*.
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The electrifying match prompted a flurry of reactions on Twitter, with fans applauding SRH’s dominant performance and celebrating their crushing win. Tweets flooded in, expressing joy and admiration for the team’s stellar batting prowess. Here’s a glimpse of the enthusiastic fan responses:
Power𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐘 😏🔥#PlayWithFire #SRHvLSG pic.twitter.com/R7XkwF5o6X
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 8, 2024
Slow pitch??? 🤷♂️
Head-Abhishek combo is running for becoming THE most explosive opening pair in the history of this tournament. Scary hitting.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 8, 2024
On a slow pitch the easiest time to bat is againts the new ball. The difference between both the team’s approach in the power play is clearly visible.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 8, 2024
That was a serious batting display by SRH 🔥
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) May 8, 2024
Travis Head for Australia in the World Cup. Just Imagine
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 8, 2024
166 chased down in 9.4 overs…. 62 balls to spare. MAYHEM!
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) May 8, 2024
Abhayyyy😭🫶🏻#SRHvsLSG
— Riyan Paragg (@ParagRiyan) May 8, 2024
Abhishek Sharma should have been part of world cup squad. Guy is in red form.🔥🔥#SRHvLSG pic.twitter.com/J4THj2cxnj
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 8, 2024
– 533 Runs.
– 53.30 Average.
– 201.89 Strike Rate.
– 61 Fours.
– 31 Sixes.TRAVIS HEAD SHOW IN IPL 2024. 💪 pic.twitter.com/Wi6q3O5xNi
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 8, 2024
Hyderabad Pitch:
For Professor KL For Head and Abhishek pic.twitter.com/7h4TAMRZBg
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) May 8, 2024
We are back to OG IPL days 😭
SRH scored 64 in 4 overs already🥵
Abhishek Sharma batting with SR 227
Travis Head batting with SR 276 pic.twitter.com/MA9q1i6CWY— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 8, 2024
Demolition, annihilation, obliteration, extermination, destruction, execution! 167 in 9.4 overs! BOOOOOOM! One foot in the Playoffs door! #SRH #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/wCsh4KQSSb
— Rahul Ravindran (@23_rahulr) May 8, 2024
i want to pay more money to my tv because this srh opening pair should charge a premium from us just to watch them
— vishal dayama (@VishalDayama) May 8, 2024
As SRH’s commanding victory over LSG reverberated through social media, the cricketing world marveled at the team’s remarkable display of skill and determination on the field.
