The IPL 2024 witnessed an absolute run-fest last night as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) demolished Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-scoring thriller. With explosive batting, dramatic collapses, and a record-breaking total, this match had everything a T20 cricket fan could ask for.
In this article, we break down the key moments, top performers, and turning points of the SRH vs RCB clash that left fans stunned.
Match Summary: SRH Posts Highest-Ever IPL Total
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SRH: 287/3 (20 overs) (Highest team total in IPL history!)
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RCB: 262/7 (20 overs) (Falls short by 25 runs)
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Result: SRH won by 25 runs
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Player of the Match: Travis Head (102 off 41 balls)
SRH’s Batting Carnage: A Record-Breaking Innings
1. Travis Head’s Blazing Century (102 off 41)
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Fastest SRH century in IPL (39 balls)
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9 fours, 8 sixes – Brutal hitting against RCB’s pace attack
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Partnership with Abhishek Sharma: 108 runs in just 5.4 overs
2. Heinrich Klaasen’s Late Fireworks (67 off 31)
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4 fours, 7 sixes – Tore apart RCB’s death bowling
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SRH crosses 250+ for the second time this season
3. RCB’s Bowling Nightmare
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Lockie Ferguson: 0/52 (4 overs)
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Reece Topley: 1/68 (4 overs)
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No bowler had an economy under 10
RCB’s Chase: Kohli Fights, But SRH Bowlers Hold Nerve
1. Virat Kohli’s Valiant Effort (78 off 43)
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7 fours, 5 sixes – Kept RCB in the hunt
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Dismissed by Cummins in the 13th over (Crucial wicket)
2. Faf du Plessis & Dinesh Karthik’s Cameos
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Faf (45 off 23) – Aggressive start
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DK (35 off 18)* – Late surge but too little, too late
3. SRH’s Bowling Heroes
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Pat Cummins: 3/43 (4 overs) – Broke RCB’s backbone
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T Natarajan: 2/42 – Key wickets in middle overs
Turning Points of the Match
✔ Powerplay Domination: SRH scored 125/0 in first 6 overs (IPL record).
✔ Kohli’s Dismissal: RCB lost momentum after his wicket.
✔ RCB’s Death Bowling Collapse: Conceded 85 runs in last 5 overs.
Key Stats & Records Broken
📌 Highest team total in IPL history (287/3) – SRH breaks their own record (277 vs MI).
📌 Most sixes in an IPL match (38) – Previous record was 33.
📌 Fastest team to 100 runs (5.5 overs) – SRH’s explosive start.
What This Means for IPL 2024 Points Table
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SRH jumps to top 3 with a massive NRR boost.
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RCB’s playoff hopes take a hit – 6th loss in 7 matches.
Fan Reactions & Social Media Buzz
🔥 “SRH batters are from another planet!” – @CricketFan
🔥 “RCB’s bowling is a joke. 287? Seriously?” – @RCBian4Life
🔥 “Travis Head for T20 World Cup!” – @AussiePride
