In a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar showcased his mastery, clinching a sensational victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The nail-biting clash, marking the 50th game of the IPL 2024 tournament, culminated in Kumar’s heroics in the final over, defending a mere two runs off the last ball.
Executing a precise full toss that left Windies batter Powell floundering, Bhuvneshwar Kumar secured the crucial wicket, propelling SRH to a dramatic one-run triumph. Recognizing his stellar performance, Kumar was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match accolade, drawing effusive praise from SRH skipper Pat Cummins.
“Love playing alongside this bloke! Brilliant fight back with bat and ball to chalk up a brilliant win,” Pat Cummins expressed his admiration for Kumar on Instagram, underscoring the camaraderie and resilience within the SRH camp.
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Reflecting on the pulsating contest, Pat Cummins lauded the quality of the game and commended T Natarajan for his exceptional bowling prowess in the death overs. He also singled out youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy for his pivotal contribution, instrumental in SRH posting a formidable total of 201 runs in the first innings.
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“It was an amazing game. That’s T20 cricket. Anything can happen, Bhuvi executed that last ball. You try to take some wickets in the middle. Natarajan is a good yorker bowler, fortunately, we got some wickets,” Pat Cummins remarked, highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
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“We played some games here, thought 200 could have been chased down. He (Nitish Reddy) sums up the conditions pretty well, he’s amazing, great in the field, gives some overs with the ball as well,” Pat Cummins further lauded Nitish Reddy’s versatile skills, emphasizing his valuable all-round contribution to the team.
The thrilling victory propelled SRH to fourth place in the IPL 2024 standings, positioning them favorably in the race for the playoffs with six wins and four losses in 10 matches. Securing such a crucial win against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals not only boosts SRH’s confidence but also underscores their mettle as contenders in the tournament.
