Fans took to Twitter to express their astonishment as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a staggering performance, posting a record-breaking total of 277 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Batting first, SRH seized control from the outset, with Travis Head showcasing his prowess in his IPL debut match. Head’s aggressive onslaught rattled the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, as he swiftly reached his half-century in a mere 18 balls, setting the tone for SRH’s dominant innings. Despite an early dismissal of Mayank Agarwal, SRH continued their onslaught, with Abhishek Sharma delivering a blistering performance.
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Sharma’s explosive innings surpassed even the opening batter’s display, as he smashed a half-century in just 16 balls, marking the fastest fifty in SRH’s IPL history. Following the impactful contributions of Head and Sharma, Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen ensured that SRH maintained their momentum. The duo orchestrated an unbeaten 116-run partnership, further solidifying SRH’s formidable total.
With Klaasen remaining unbeaten at 80 runs off 34 balls and Markande contributing an impressive 42* off 28 balls, SRH amassed a colossal total of 277 runs, establishing a new record for the highest-ever total in IPL history, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore’s previous record of 263 runs.
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On Twitter, fans expressed their awe at SRH’s remarkable batting display, praising the team’s exceptional performance. However, some also criticized Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his perceived shortcomings in leadership during the game. The monumental total posted by SRH not only showcases their batting prowess but also sets the stage for an enthralling contest as they seek to defend their imposing score against Mumbai Indians.
What mad ball striking by Sunrisers.
Head , Abhishek , Markram all smashing it but Klaasen’s consistency is another level, probably the best batsman in the format.#SRHvsMi pic.twitter.com/Gb1sap2m1Q— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 27, 2024
No Context SRH batting tonight 📖 pic.twitter.com/8PFwB59lFc
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 27, 2024
277 That’s some serious hitting by @srhfansofficial
🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴😤😤😤😤 well played @IamAbhiSharma4 #Travishead #Klassen 👈 The best hitter of white ball 💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥@IPL @StarSportsIndia #MIvsSRH— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 27, 2024
The captaincy of Hardik Pandya has been ordinary to say the least. Keeping Bumrah away for too long when the carnage was on was beyond my understanding.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 27, 2024
Rohit Sharma as captain was never so poor with bowlers like Jaydev Unadkat, Daniel Sams, Arjun Tendulkar and Cameron Green.
Hardik Pandya is unbelievable. 🤯
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 27, 2024
divided by race, colour, religion & love for different IPL teams, united by common hate against Hardik Pandya 😭 pic.twitter.com/ID6IlVt7IH
— Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) March 27, 2024
Hardik Pandya becoming the highest run giving captain pic.twitter.com/bFfolb21f4
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 27, 2024
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) March 27, 2024
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 27, 2024
RCB fans calling Hardik Pandya pic.twitter.com/Nl36fc14Jz
— Aditi. (@Sassy_Soul_) March 27, 2024
Conceeding 235+ runs as the captain of Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma – 0 times in 10 years
Hardik Pandya – 1 time in 2nd matchIs this your upgrade @mipaltan 🤣🤣? pic.twitter.com/93oEk0Fwsj
— Dev 🇮🇳 (@time__square) March 27, 2024
