With an astonishing run rate of 20.68, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma established the highest run rate for a partnership exceeding 100 runs in the IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) arena in 2013 with a bang. In their debut season, they secured a playoff spot and showcased their competitive spirit from the outset. Their journey culminated in a remarkable IPL title win in 2016, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with.
SRH maintained their competitive edge throughout the years, making playoff appearances three times from 2017 to 2020, including a runner-up finish in 2018. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins and the guidance of head coach Daniel Vettori, SRH continues to pursue excellence and aims for continued success in future IPL seasons.
With the ongoing 2024 season, let's revisit some of the top records by SRH.
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SRH has transformed their batting approach in the IPL 2024 season, setting new standards with imposing totals exceeding 250 runs on three occasions. In Bengaluru, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), SRH showcased their dominance with an extraordinary total of 287/3, the highest score in IPL. Their aggression continued in Hyderabad, where they faced Mumbai Indians (MI) and posted an imposing 277/3, demonstrating their depth and power-hitting capabilities. In another matchup against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi, SRH set a challenging target of 266/7, reaffirming their ability to deliver formidable batting performances consistently.
SRH's remarkable batting display shattered their previous record and set a new benchmark for the most sixes in an IPL innings. Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen led the charge, smashing 22 sixes to propel SRH to a staggering 287 runs. This feat surpassed the previous record of 21 sixes set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. The performance underscores SRH's formidable batting prowess in the IPL.
A record-breaking powerplay produced priceless reactions inside the @SunRisers Dugout 😃👌
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Hyderabad's opening duo, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head made IPL history in the 17th edition with an explosive power-play partnership. They amassed 125 runs without losing a wicket in just six overs, setting a new record for the highest powerplay score without losing a wicket encompassing both domestic and international matches.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma's phenomenal partnership propelled Sunrisers to a commanding position and etched their names in the annals of IPL history. With an astonishing run rate 20.68, they established the highest run rate for a partnership exceeding 100 runs in the IPL. Their partnership of 131 runs for the first wicket materialised in just 38 deliveries, leaving the Delhi Capitals' bowling attack in disarray.
SRH and RCB saw a staggering 81 boundaries plundered, comprising 43 fours and 38 sixes, the most numerous boundaries in an IPL match. In another memorable game, DC clashed with SRH, where 71 boundaries were amassed, with 40 fours and 31 sixes lighting up the scoreboard. Similarly, in an encounter between SRH and MI, 69 boundaries were unleashed, including 31 fours and 38 sixes.
During the 2024 IPL season, a T20 clash between SRH and RCB in Bengaluru saw an extraordinary display of power-hitting. Both teams scored a record-breaking 549 runs, the highest in T20 history. This surpassed the previous record of 523 runs set by SRH against MI earlier in the same season.
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Travis Head Show🥲
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Then Klassen Show🥲
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