In a thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2024, Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the hero for SRH, snapping three crucial wickets, including that of Rovman Powell off the last delivery of the game. This dramatic finish saw SRH edge past RR by just one run, sending fans into a frenzy.
RR had appeared to be cruising towards their ninth win out of ten games, thanks to stellar batting performances from Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who both scored fifties. However, Bhuvneshwar’s early breakthroughs rattled RR’s top order, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
While RR still maintains their position at the top of the points table, SRH’s victory catapults them back into the top four, securing their sixth win from ten games and boosting their playoff hopes.
In the batting department, SRH put up a formidable total of 201/3, powered by fifties from Travis Head and Nitish Reddy. Head’s composed knock of 58 runs off 44 deliveries set the platform, while Reddy’s explosive innings, comprising eight sixes and three fours, saw him score 76 runs off just 42 deliveries, steering SRH to a commanding total.
The match began with skipper Pat Cummins winning the toss and opting to bat first in what promised to be a mouthwatering encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The clash lived up to its billing, providing fans with edge-of-the-seat action and unforgettable moments.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s stellar bowling display, coupled with SRH’s impressive batting performance, made this match a memorable chapter in IPL 2024 history. As the tournament progresses, the battle for playoff spots intensifies, with every match becoming crucial for teams vying for glory in the world’s premier T20 league.
Key Highlights from an Exciting IPL Match
Chahal’s Tough Day: Yuzvendra Chahal had a rough time, giving away lots of runs and becoming the first bowler to concede 6 sixes twice in IPL history.
Big Runs for RR: Chahal’s bowling also set a record for Rajasthan Royals, as he gave away the most runs in an innings for them.
Reddy’s Big Hitting: Nitish Kumar Reddy joined a special group by hitting 8 sixes in one innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad, matching some big names.
Parag’s Brilliant Knock: Riyan Parag’s awesome batting earned him the second-highest score for RR’s No. 4 position in IPL history.
Great Partnership: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag teamed up for a fantastic 134-run partnership, setting RR up nicely.
A Close Finish: Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their first-ever one-run win in IPL history, making it the 14th time a team has won by just one run.
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers | 201/3 | 20 | |
| Royals | 200/7 | 20 |
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Sunrisers | 76* | 42 | ||
| Travis Head | Sunrisers | 58 | 44 | ||
| Heinrich Klaasen | Royals | 42* | 19 | ||
| Riyan Parag | Royals | 77 | 49 |
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers | 4 | 41 | 3 |
| Avesh Khan | Sunrisers | 4 | 39 | 2 |
| Pat Cummins | Royals | 4 | 34 | 2 |
| T Natarajan | Sunrisers | 4 | 35 | 2 |
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Sunrisers | 3/41 (4 overs) |
The world's best swing bowler ever…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 💙#SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/h5wOz9pj0Y
— David Singh Kohli (@DSK247g) May 2, 2024
Nattu – Cummins – Bhuvi
Hero's of the Match 🫡🫡#SRHvRR #SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/rv2Gq2TH1q— Fukkard (@Fukkard) May 2, 2024
Jumps of Joy in Hyderabad 🥳
Terrific turn of events from @SunRisers' bowlers as they pull off a nail-biting win 🧡
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 2, 2024
The Last Over's Hero – Bhuvi 🔥🐐 pic.twitter.com/YoeUE77n0t
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) May 2, 2024
Riyan Parag has almost done it for RR, but it was bad luck for the rest of the batsman to not gather the opportunity to win! #SRHvsRR #IPL2024 #riyanparag pic.twitter.com/t3Qw6Ru3rs
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) May 2, 2024