Sunrisers Hyderabad Smashes Highest Total in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad Smashes Highest Total in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history in the Indian Premier League by posting the highest-ever total in the tournament’s history. In their match against the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored a staggering 277 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. This remarkable achievement shattered the previous record held by Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had scored 263 runs against Pune Warriors India in 2013.

Explosive Batting Display

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were the heroes of the innings, putting on a spectacular display of batting prowess. Head scored a blistering 62 runs, while Sharma matched his feat with an equally impressive 63 runs. Their aggressive approach and powerful hitting propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to this historic total.

A Record-Breaking Match

Travis Head achieved a fifty off just 18 balls, followed by Abhishek Sharma, who reached his half-century in a mere 16 deliveries. This match also witnessed a total of 38 sixes and a combined score of 523 runs.

In the chase, Mumbai Indians gave a valiant effort, with Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Naman Dhir, and Tilak Varma contributing with their bat. However, they fell short by 31 runs, ending their innings at 246/5. Jaidev Unadkat and Pat Cummins were the standout bowlers for Sunrisers Hyderabad, picking up two wickets each. This victory marked Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first win in the ongoing IPL tournament.