“SRH’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma Stun LSG with Record-Breaking Chase in IPL 2024”

In Short

• SRH scripted a new T20 record after chasing 166 in just 9.4 overs
• Travis Head hit 89 from 30 balls, Abhishek Sharma smashed 75 from 28 balls
• LSG’s playoffs hopes took a massive hit after their 10-wicket defeat

In a thrilling IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), SRH’s openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma delivered an astonishing performance, chasing down a target of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs.

The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting from Head and Sharma, as they mercilessly dismantled the LSG bowling attack.

LSG’s captain KL Rahul, visibly stunned by the breathtaking batting exhibition, acknowledged the exceptional show put up by Head and Sharma.

Rahul expressed his disbelief at the sheer dominance displayed by the SRH openers, admitting that he was left speechless by their performance.

With Head smashing a blistering 89 off just 30 balls and Abhishek contributing a quickfire 75 off 28 balls, SRH scripted a new T20 record for chasing the most runs in the first 10 overs of a match.

Reflecting on the match, Rahul conceded that LSG failed to contain the onslaught from the SRH batsmen, attributing their inability to disrupt the flow of runs to the exceptional skill and hard work of Head and Abhishek.

Despite the slow start by LSG in the powerplay, managing only 27 runs for the loss of 2 wickets compared to SRH’s explosive 107 for no loss, the match turned into a one-sided affair as the SRH batsmen unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes.

The record-breaking chase by SRH propelled them to the 3rd spot in the IPL 2024 points table, with a significant boost in Net Run Rate.

In contrast, LSG’s Net Run Rate took a severe hit following their crushing 10-wicket loss.

With two matches remaining in the league stage, KL Rahul’s men face an uphill task of securing victories and relying on other results to qualify for the playoffs.

LSG will face Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on May 14 and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on May 17 in their final league games, while SRH looks well-placed to secure a playoff berth.