The Sunrisers Hyderabad opening duo created havoc in the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Here is all you need to know (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-05-09 03:18 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
Having needed to field first, the Lucknow Super Giants were restricted to 165 runs by the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers. Lead pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed two wickets for 12 runs in his four overs spell
Opening the innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen made the most out of the first powerplay. The duo single-handedly defeated Lucknow Super Giants
Facing just 28 deliveries, Abhishek Sharma smashed 75 runs. His unbeaten knock was laced with 8 fours and 6 sixes. The left-hander batted with a strike rate of 267.86
On the other hand, it was no new thing for explosive batsman Travis Head as he blasted 89 runs off 30 balls including 8 fours and 8 sixes. The veteran bashed the LSG bowlers with a strike rate of 296.67
The aggressive opening batters helped their side to win the match in just 9.4 overs foor the loss of no wickets
Travis Head has claimed the third spot on the list of IPL 2024 leading run-scorers with 533 runs in 11 matches. Abhishek Sharma on the other hand is in the 11th position with 401 runs in 12 matches
