SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has all but finalised their retentions ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in December later this year. SRH has decided to retain South African powerp-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, Aussie Pat Cummins and India youngster Abhishek Sharma.

The development was reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo which also mentioned that SRH is also in the final stage of finalising the retention of Aussie opener Travis Head and India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

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Among Klaasen, Cummins and Abhishek, the Protea&nbsp;is the first-choice retention for INR 23 crore (US $2.74 million approx.), the Aussie comes second at INR 18 crore (US $2.14 million approx.) while the Indian is last at INR 14 crore (US $1.67 million approx).

Cummins, who also led SRH last season, is also expected to continue to do the skipper duties this season as well. The Aussie had a brilliant season as a bowler as well, taking 18 wickets in 16 games he played - the second highest for the team.

Sharma, the youngster who made his India debut on the back of IPL performance, had hit 484 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 204.21 - the best among top 10 run getters of the 2024 season.

Head, on the other hand, had hit 567 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 191.55. He was the fourth-highest run-getter of the season overall.

Klaasen, meanwhile, scored 479 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 171.07 - the third most for SRH behind Head and Sharma.

Nitish also played a crucial role in middle for SRH, scoring 303 runs at 142.92 and taking three wickets as well.

SRH had a brilliant season last year, finishing second in league stage with eight wins in 14 games - largely thanks for the explosive batting of Head and Sharma up the order and Klaasen in the middle.

They eventually ended up as runners up after losing the final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has all but finalised their retentions ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in December later this year. SRH has decided to retain South African powerp-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, Aussie Pat Cummins and India youngster Abhishek Sharma.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has all but finalised their retentions ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in December later this year. SRH has decided to retain South African powerp-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, Aussie Pat Cummins and India youngster Abhishek Sharma. The development was reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo which also mentioned that SRH is also in the final stage of finalising the retention of Aussie opener Travis Head and India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Also Read: 'They'll find a way,' says ECB chair on India travelling to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Among Klaasen, Cummins and Abhishek, the Protea is the first-choice retention for INR 23 crore (US $2.74 million approx.), the Aussie comes second at INR 18 crore (US $2.14 million approx.) while the Indian is last at INR 14 crore (US $1.67 million approx). Cummins, who also led SRH last season, is also expected to continue to do the skipper duties this season as well. The Aussie had a brilliant season as a bowler as well, taking 18 wickets in 16 games he played - the second highest for the team. Sharma, the youngster who made his India debut on the back of IPL performance, had hit 484 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 204.21 - the best among top 10 run getters of the 2024 season. Head, on the other hand, had hit 567 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 191.55. He was the fourth-highest run-getter of the season overall. Klaasen, meanwhile, scored 479 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 171.07 - the third most for SRH behind Head and Sharma. Nitish also played a crucial role in middle for SRH, scoring 303 runs at 142.92 and taking three wickets as well. SRH had a brilliant season last year, finishing second in league stage with eight wins in 14 games - largely thanks for the explosive batting of Head and Sharma up the order and Klaasen in the middle. They eventually ended up as runners up after losing the final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

SRH decide to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins and Abhishek Sharma ahead of IPL auction

Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is clear about his priorities to remain fit and available for his country over any franchise-based league worldwide. Cummins, a leader of the highest quality, helped Australia taste success in two ICC events last year – the World Test Championship Final and ODI World Cup, with both wins coming against India. However, appointed SunRisers Hyderabad captain ahead of the previous edition, Cummins said he is unbothered by new IPL rules surrounding overseas players.

The new IPL ruling allows the governing council to ban any overseas player who decides to skip the following edition after getting picked in the auction for reasons barring health and emergency, from the league for two years. Given several players, mostly English continued this practice over the years, the IPL decision-makers have put a full stop to it.

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Meanwhile, part of the IPL set-up for over a decade now, Cummins has never sidelined himself after getting picked in the auction. Though he prioritised playing for Australia ahead of anything else, Cummins has also abided by his commitment to his IPL teams over the years.

During an exclusive chat with the Sydney Morning Herald, Cummins showed no reluctance at IPL’s new ruling on overseas players.&nbsp;

“I’ll work out in the next little bit what this season looks like. There’s a bit of a tweak in the rules, but I don’t know whether that would have affected me in the past, I’ve never pulled out after the auction. But it is one more factor to consider with the IPL.&nbsp;

“Test cricket is the absolute No. 1 priority, World Cups are right up there, and then I think you use them as your tent poles and work out what else makes sense around that," Cummins said.

<h2>Cummins readies for Border-Gavaskar series</h2>

With Australia scheduled to play five Tests against India at home, starting in Perth on November 22, Cummins has already begun his preparations.&nbsp;

Cricket Australia rested the star seamer for the UK Tour to have a refreshed Cummins available for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series.

With Australia hosting Pakistan in the white-ball series, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick the pace trio of Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood or rest them for evident reasons.

Meanwhile, with one eye on the IPL retention list, whose submission's last date is October 31, SRH will retain Cummins, with several Indian players in the queue to join the list, including Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Umran Malik. SRH would also like to retain Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is clear about his priorities to remain fit and available for his country over any franchise-based league worldwide. Cummins, a leader of the highest quality, helped Australia taste success in two ICC events last year – the World Test Championship Final and ODI World Cup, with both wins coming against India.

Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is clear about his priorities to remain fit and available for his country over any franchise-based league worldwide. Cummins, a leader of the highest quality, helped Australia taste success in two ICC events last year – the World Test Championship Final and ODI World Cup, with both wins coming against India. However, appointed SunRisers Hyderabad captain ahead of the previous edition, Cummins said he is unbothered by new IPL rules surrounding overseas players. The new IPL ruling allows the governing council to ban any overseas player who decides to skip the following edition after getting picked in the auction for reasons barring health and emergency, from the league for two years. Given several players, mostly English continued this practice over the years, the IPL decision-makers have put a full stop to it. ALSO READ: Hong Kong Sixes: Veteran batter Robin Uthappa to lead India’s six-man squad Meanwhile, part of the IPL set-up for over a decade now, Cummins has never sidelined himself after getting picked in the auction. Though he prioritised playing for Australia ahead of anything else, Cummins has also abided by his commitment to his IPL teams over the years. During an exclusive chat with the Sydney Morning Herald, Cummins showed no reluctance at IPL’s new ruling on overseas players. “I’ll work out in the next little bit what this season looks like. There’s a bit of a tweak in the rules, but I don’t know whether that would have affected me in the past, I’ve never pulled out after the auction. But it is one more factor to consider with the IPL. “Test cricket is the absolute No. 1 priority, World Cups are right up there, and then I think you use them as your tent poles and work out what else makes sense around that," Cummins said. Cummins readies for Border-Gavaskar series With Australia scheduled to play five Tests against India at home, starting in Perth on November 22, Cummins has already begun his preparations. Cricket Australia rested the star seamer for the UK Tour to have a refreshed Cummins available for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series. With Australia hosting Pakistan in the white-ball series, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick the pace trio of Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood or rest them for evident reasons. Meanwhile, with one eye on the IPL retention list, whose submission's last date is October 31, SRH will retain Cummins, with several Indian players in the queue to join the list, including Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Umran Malik. SRH would also like to retain Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. (With inputs from agencies)

Pat Cummins unbothered by new IPL rule on overseas players, says ‘never pulled out after the auction’

All-rounder Andre Russell was in tears after&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to win their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Sunday (May 26). Russell, playing the first IPL final of his career, was one of the chief architects of the win, picking three wickets in the first innings and dismantling the SRH batting lineup.&nbsp;

Quizzed shortly after the win, Russell reflected on how KKR had looked after him when he was out injured and could not perform to the best of his abilities.&nbsp;

"I don't have the words to explain right now [holds back tears]. It means so much. With all the fans supporting us right throughout. We, as players, trying to go game after game to get the job done," said Russell.&nbsp;

"I am happy that all of us were very disciplined and wanted the same goal. This franchise has done so much for me, and this is a big gift from all of us to them," he added.&nbsp;

During the mid-innings break, Russell revealed that he was not in a great mental space the last few years which had affected his performance on the field. After presenter Ravi Shastri quizzed the West Indians about the reason behind his resurgence, Russell gave an endearing answer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"My fitness is a big part of that but mentally I am in a better space. I was mentally down for the last few years, going through a lot. At the end of the day, we stand firm, back ourselves and back the talent we have. My body is feeling very good, I want to stay this way for another couple of years," said Russell.&nbsp;

Fans were also astonished seeing an overseas players getting emotional after winning a franchise tournament.&nbsp;

"In an era where there’s an incessant debate over country versus club in cricket, it’s quite something to see Andre Russell get so emotional while talking about what winning an IPL title with @KKRiders means to him. One of the moments of the final," said one user.&nbsp;

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Russell finished the season with 19 wickets in 15 matches, joint second with Harshit Rana and just behind Varun Chakravarthy who picked 21 wickets. Despite not having got enough opportunities with the bat, Dre Russ accumulated 222 runs in nine innings at an astonishing strike rate of 185.&nbsp;

All-rounder Andre Russell was in tears after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to win their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Sunday (May 26).

All-rounder Andre Russell was in tears after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad to win their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Sunday (May 26). Russell, playing the first IPL final of his career, was one of the chief architects of the win, picking three wickets in the first innings and dismantling the SRH batting lineup. Quizzed shortly after the win, Russell reflected on how KKR had looked after him when he was out injured and could not perform to the best of his abilities. "I don't have the words to explain right now [holds back tears]. It means so much. With all the fans supporting us right throughout. We, as players, trying to go game after game to get the job done," said Russell. "I am happy that all of us were very disciplined and wanted the same goal. This franchise has done so much for me, and this is a big gift from all of us to them," he added. During the mid-innings break, Russell revealed that he was not in a great mental space the last few years which had affected his performance on the field. After presenter Ravi Shastri quizzed the West Indians about the reason behind his resurgence, Russell gave an endearing answer. "My fitness is a big part of that but mentally I am in a better space. I was mentally down for the last few years, going through a lot. At the end of the day, we stand firm, back ourselves and back the talent we have. My body is feeling very good, I want to stay this way for another couple of years," said Russell. Fans were also astonished seeing an overseas players getting emotional after winning a franchise tournament. "In an era where there’s an incessant debate over country versus club in cricket, it’s quite something to see Andre Russell get so emotional while talking about what winning an IPL title with @KKRiders means to him. One of the moments of the final," said one user. In an era where there’s an incessant debate over country versus club in cricket, it’s quite something to see Andre Russell get so emotional while talking about what winning an IPL title with @KKRiders means to him. One of the moments of the final #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/chMYwbH2uA — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) May 26, 2024 × Another posted: "Overseas player crying after his IPL team has won. Most competitive. Most coveted. Best T20 league in the world." In an era where there’s an incessant debate over country versus club in cricket, it’s quite something to see Andre Russell get so emotional while talking about what winning an IPL title with @KKRiders means to him. One of the moments of the final #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/chMYwbH2uA — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) May 26, 2024 × Russell finished the season with 19 wickets in 15 matches, joint second with Harshit Rana and just behind Varun Chakravarthy who picked 21 wickets. Despite not having got enough opportunities with the bat, Dre Russ accumulated 222 runs in nine innings at an astonishing strike rate of 185.

IPL 2024: Andre Russell in tears after KKR title triumph, opens up about mental health struggles

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Led brilliantly by Shreyas Iyer, SRH were never allowed to be in the contest and eventually suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in IPL final history.&nbsp;

While KKR fans were ecstatic, the neutrals were left disappointed as the final turned out to be a drab affair. Some called it the most boring IPL final, while others were happy that Pat Cummins had finally lost a final.

KKR fans thanked Gautam Gambhir for returning to the team and helping instil the champion's mentality once again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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After the final today, everyone who is being interviewed about KKR, no one is forgetting to mention the name of Gautam Gambhir!✨ 
 
2012 KKR Champion Captain 
2014 KKR Champion Captain 
2024 KKR Champion Mentor 
 
He is indeed a lucky charm for KKR! ⭐ 
 
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2012 KKR Champion Captain 
2014 KKR Champion Captain 
2024 KKR Champion Mentor 
 
He is indeed a lucky charm for KKR! ⭐ 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-mitchell-starc-venkatesh-iyer-star-as-kkr-beat-srh-to-win-third-title-725670">Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer star as KKR beat SRH to win third title</a>

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Our boys from Chepauk are shining, and everyone is loving the KKR match! Pure excitement all around!<a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmiKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AmiKKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahRukhKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahRukhKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRKRoyals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRKRoyals</a> <a href="https://t.co/cYpiZYZydA">pic.twitter.com/cYpiZYZydA</a>
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Fans also lauded Shreyas Iyer for his captaincy which brought together the disjointed team and took it all the way over the line.&nbsp;

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SRH won the toss in Chennai and skipper Cummins chose to bat first. It all went downhill for SRH from that point as Mitchell Starc dismissed Abhishek Sharma with a ripper in the first over itself.

The slide didn't stop there as Rahul Tripathi departed in the powerplay as well with the scoreboard reading 40/3 at the end of six overs.&nbsp;

Heinrich Klaasen did attempt to resurrect the SRH ship but Harshit Rana got the better of him. Cummins smashed a few at the death after getting a reprieve but could only push his team to 113 which turned out to be the lowest total in an IPL final.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Led brilliantly by Shreyas Iyer, SRH were never allowed to be in the contest and eventually suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in IPL final history. While KKR fans were ecstatic, the neutrals were left disappointed as the final turned out to be a drab affair. Some called it the most boring IPL final, while others were happy that Pat Cummins had finally lost a final. KKR fans thanked Gautam Gambhir for returning to the team and helping instil the champion's mentality once again. Check the reactions: This guy prayed for times like this 😭#PatCummins pic.twitter.com/DYUg3i1tsI — Div🦁 (@div_yumm) May 26, 2024 × Gautam Gambhir in IPL 🧠 pic.twitter.com/Rktxan4bYH — Tackle From Behind (@tacklefromb) May 26, 2024 × After the final today, everyone who is being interviewed about KKR, no one is forgetting to mention the name of Gautam Gambhir!✨ 2012 KKR Champion Captain 2014 KKR Champion Captain 2024 KKR Champion Mentor He is indeed a lucky charm for KKR! ⭐ #IPL2024 #KKR pic.twitter.com/IRgFQFMVEp — Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88) May 26, 2024 × After the final today, everyone who is being interviewed about KKR, no one is forgetting to mention the name of Gautam Gambhir!✨ 2012 KKR Champion Captain 2014 KKR Champion Captain 2024 KKR Champion Mentor He is indeed a lucky charm for KKR! ⭐ #IPL2024 #KKR pic.twitter.com/IRgFQFMVEp — Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88) May 26, 2024 × Pat Cummins finally lost something!! — Mehul Bhargava (@mehulbhargava_) May 26, 2024 × Also read | IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer star as KKR beat SRH to win third title When you silence the silencer pic.twitter.com/OkECVUH6fH — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 26, 2024 × Our boys from Chepauk are shining, and everyone is loving the KKR match! Pure excitement all around!@iamsrk @KKRiders #KKRvSRH #AmiKKR #ShahRukhKhan #SRKRoyals pic.twitter.com/cYpiZYZydA — SHAH RUKH KHAN FANS ASSOCIATION (@Srk_bangalore) May 26, 2024 × Scenes right now. #KKRvsSRH | #IPLFinal | #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/x0mt8AEKm4 — Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) May 26, 2024 × Fans also lauded Shreyas Iyer for his captaincy which brought together the disjointed team and took it all the way over the line. This was his second game as captain of a team that was so poorly constructed. Made a fist of a very mediocre total that day quite brilliantly. Shreyas Iyer has always led well and stuck to most basics right. And he will be an IPL-winning skipper with KKR today #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 https://t.co/P0yBeRsyne — Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) May 26, 2024 × SRH won the toss in Chennai and skipper Cummins chose to bat first. It all went downhill for SRH from that point as Mitchell Starc dismissed Abhishek Sharma with a ripper in the first over itself. The slide didn't stop there as Rahul Tripathi departed in the powerplay as well with the scoreboard reading 40/3 at the end of six overs. Heinrich Klaasen did attempt to resurrect the SRH ship but Harshit Rana got the better of him. Cummins smashed a few at the death after getting a reprieve but could only push his team to 113 which turned out to be the lowest total in an IPL final.

IPL 2024: ‘Pat Cummins lost one finally’ - Fans react as KKR annihilate SRH in IPL final

Complete list of IPL winners:&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Led brilliantly by Shreyas Iyer, SRH were never allowed to be in the contest and eventually suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in IPL final history.&nbsp;

KKR became only the third team in IPL history to win the title on three or more occasions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the only two teams ahead of KKR, with each of them winning the title five times. The last time KKR won the title was in 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-mitchell-starc-venkatesh-iyer-star-as-kkr-beat-srh-to-win-third-title-725670">Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer star as KKR beat SRH to win third title</a>

Having endured a disappointing campaign last season, KKR management brought in Gambhir as the mentor and the results have been there to see. Gambhir alongside coach Chandrakant Pandit instilled a winning mentality yet again in the two-time champions who got over the line, having finished the league stage at the top of the points table.&nbsp;

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		<tr>
			<td height="26">Year</td>
			<td>Winner</td>
			<td>Captain</td>
			<td>Number of IPL teams</td>
			<td>Orange Cap (Runs)</td>
			<td>Purple cap (Wickets)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2024">2024</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
			<td>Shreyas Iyer</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="10">10</td>
			<td>Virat Kohli (741)</td>
			<td>Harshal Patel (24)</td>
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		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2023">2023</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="10">10</td>
			<td>Shubman Gill (890)</td>
			<td>Mohammed Shami (28)</td>
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			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2022">2022</td>
			<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
			<td>Hardik Pandya</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="10">10</td>
			<td>Jos Buttler (863)</td>
			<td>Yuzvendra Chahal (27)</td>
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		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2021">2021</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Ruturaj Gaikwad (635)</td>
			<td>Harshal Patel (32)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2020">2020</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>KL Rahul (670)</td>
			<td>Kagiso Rabada (30)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2019">2019</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>David Warner (692)</td>
			<td>Imran Tahir (26)</td>
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		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2018">2018</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Kane Williamson (735)</td>
			<td>Andrew Tye (24)</td>
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			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2017">2017</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>David Warner (641)</td>
			<td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2016">2016</td>
			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Virat Kohli (973)</td>
			<td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar (23)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2015">2015</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>David Warner (562)</td>
			<td>Dwayne Bravo (26)</td>
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		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2014">2014</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
			<td>Gautam Gambhir</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Robin Uthappa (660)</td>
			<td>Mohit Sharma (23)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2013">2013</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="9">9</td>
			<td>Michel Hussey (733)</td>
			<td>Dwayne Bravo (32)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2012">2012</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
			<td>Gautam Gambhir</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="9">9</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle (733)</td>
			<td>Morne Morkel (25)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2011">2011</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="10">10</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle (608)</td>
			<td>Lasith Malinga (28)</td>
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		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2010">2010</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Sachin Tendulkar (618)</td>
			<td>Pragyan Ojha (21)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2009">2009</td>
			<td>Deccan Chargers</td>
			<td>Adam Gilchrist</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Mathew Hayden (572)</td>
			<td>RP Singh (23)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td height="26" sdnum="16393;" sdval="2008">2008</td>
			<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
			<td>Shane Warner</td>
			<td sdnum="16393;" sdval="8">8</td>
			<td>Shaun Marsh (616)</td>
			<td>Sohail Tanvir (22)</td>
		</tr>
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Complete list of IPL winners: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26).

Complete list of IPL winners: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) annihilated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets to secure their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Led brilliantly by Shreyas Iyer, SRH were never allowed to be in the contest and eventually suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in IPL final history. KKR became only the third team in IPL history to win the title on three or more occasions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the only two teams ahead of KKR, with each of them winning the title five times. The last time KKR won the title was in 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. Also read | IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer star as KKR beat SRH to win third title Having endured a disappointing campaign last season, KKR management brought in Gambhir as the mentor and the results have been there to see. Gambhir alongside coach Chandrakant Pandit instilled a winning mentality yet again in the two-time champions who got over the line, having finished the league stage at the top of the points table. Year Winner Captain Number of IPL teams Orange Cap (Runs) Purple cap (Wickets) 2024 Kolkata Knight Riders Shreyas Iyer 10 Virat Kohli (741) Harshal Patel (24) 2023 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni 10 Shubman Gill (890) Mohammed Shami (28) 2022 Gujarat Titans Hardik Pandya 10 Jos Buttler (863) Yuzvendra Chahal (27) 2021 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni 8 Ruturaj Gaikwad (635) Harshal Patel (32) 2020 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma 8 KL Rahul (670) Kagiso Rabada (30) 2019 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma 8 David Warner (692) Imran Tahir (26) 2018 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni 8 Kane Williamson (735) Andrew Tye (24) 2017 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma 8 David Warner (641) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26) 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad David Warner 8 Virat Kohli (973) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (23) 2015 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma 8 David Warner (562) Dwayne Bravo (26) 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir 8 Robin Uthappa (660) Mohit Sharma (23) 2013 Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma 9 Michel Hussey (733) Dwayne Bravo (32) 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir 9 Chris Gayle (733) Morne Morkel (25) 2011 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni 10 Chris Gayle (608) Lasith Malinga (28) 2010 Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni 8 Sachin Tendulkar (618) Pragyan Ojha (21) 2009 Deccan Chargers Adam Gilchrist 8 Mathew Hayden (572) RP Singh (23) 2008 Rajasthan Royals Shane Warner 8 Shaun Marsh (616) Sohail Tanvir (22)

Complete list of IPL winners, runner-ups, captains and orange cap winners in league’s history

SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins wants his team to go ‘all out’ against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 Final on Sunday (May 26). Cummins led his team to this season’s final in his maiden attempt as a T20I captain, with analysts, experts and commentators calling his team the most-feared side in IPL 2024.

SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins wants his team to go ‘all out’ against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 Final on Sunday (May 26). Cummins led his team to this season’s final in his maiden attempt as a T20I captain, with analysts, experts and commentators calling his team the most-feared side in IPL 2024. The Aussie seamer explains how deploying the 'super aggressive' approach helped SRH come this far in IPL 2024. Cummins has had a successful two years since becoming Australia’s ODI and Test captain. He helped Australia win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India last year, alongside winning the 50-over World Cup against the Men in Blue at their home a few months later. However, he had not captained any T20 team till then. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 BIG FINAL, Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction Fast forward to December last year, SRH picked him for INR 20 crore and named him the captain right away. Although that move paid dividends as he led his team to the finals this year, Cummins admitted that he wasn’t sure of what to expect out of this. "I mean that would be great," Cummins on winning another trophy as a captain. "I think the run [of winning trophies] has got to stop at some point... yeah, it has been a great couple of years but I hadn't captained in any T20 cricket before this series. So, I wasn't too sure what to expect,” he added. The success mantra SRH finished at the bottom in the previous season under Aiden Markram. The management did their homework ahead of last year's auction and picked some match-winners, including Travis Head and Cummins himself. Bringing Daniel Vettori to the backroom staff did wonders, with Cummins accepting the same. "There have been a few changes this year. Obviously, Dan Vettori, as head coach, is a big one as well. Few other guys have come in this season, but I think at the start of the season you map out the style that you want to play to give yourself the best chance to win. Obviously, along the way you're allowed to adapt and maybe change the personnel," Cummins said. "We were pretty strong with how we wanted to play - super-aggressive - and in a 14-game season, you're not going to win every single game, but we think if we play that way, you're going to win most of them. That's kind of how it played out - there are little bumps that come along the way, but that's okay, but you try and make sure it stays on course," he added. Meanwhile, Cummins’ SRH will rely on the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Head to put them on the course of a win in the marquee clash against KKR at Chepauk in the IPL 2024 Final.

Pat Cummins explains how ‘super aggressive’ approach helped SRH shine in IPL 2024

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav played a match-winning knock against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday (May 6), but Indian cricket fans were left worried as the star batter limped off the ground.

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav played a match-winning knock against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday (May 6), but Indian cricket fans were left worried as the star batter limped off the ground. The No. 3 batter looked visibly tired throughout the innings, leading to speculations that he was nursing an injury that could jeopardise his place in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Speaking after the match where he was given the Player of the Match award, Suryakumar, however, confirmed that he was not injured and that his hobbling was due to the amount of time he had spent in the middle. "I've been doing this after a very long time - first time after 14th December I've fielded for 20 overs and then batted for almost 18 overs. Little bit tired (nothing else to worry about)," said Suryakumar. "I feel it was the need of the hour - 3 wickets down when I went in. Someone had to play till the end, and that's what I did. Played for some time - I knew that the dew was heavy, and once the seam goes off, it will be easy for a batter to play. Enjoyed my time," he added. Also read | India's Suryakumar Yadav named ICC T20I cricketer of the year for second time in a row Suryakumar's counterattack Chasing a tricky target of 174, MI were off to a poor start and lost three wickets with the scoreboard only reading 31. From thereon, Suryakumar unleashed his audacious strokeplay against the SRH bowlers and managed to reach his century with a six, while also helping MI get over the line. Suryakumar was ably supported by Tilak Varma who played a sensible 32-ball 37-run innings and helped sustain the counterattack launched by the right-hander dasher. Speaking after the match, captain Hardik Pandya said the win was down to bowlers performing admirably in the first innings. "We want to focus on playing good cricket. We were good with the ball today, still reckon we gave 10-15 runs extra. Nevertheless, the way batters batted was brilliant," said Pandya. Suryakumar's resurgence with the bat augurs well for the Indian team who will be relying on him to come good in the T20 World Cup. India have been without an ICC trophy for more than a decade and Suryakumar's form would be paramount in deciding if the jinx is broken or not. (With inputs from agencies)

Suryakumar Yadav injured for T20 WC? Star batter provides update

Australian batter David Warner has opened up on the acrimonious break-up with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the subsequent blocking on social media, saying it was bizarre and that it did 'hurt him'.&nbsp;

Warner realised he was blocked by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2023 when he attempted to congratulate his national teammate Travis Head, who was acquired by SRH.&nbsp;

"It did (hurt) because it was a sense of like hurt for fans. The fans are the most important relationship you could have. With the engagement with the fans that I had, with the team had was very good," Warner said in the latest episode of R Ashwin's YouTube show.

"Not sure why I was blocked. But, I did engage with a lot of fans on the social media side for SRH. I did feel it was my duty to engage with the fans, making sure they keep coming back. That's what is most important. But from the blocking point of view, I don't know. I have been sitting on it for about five&nbsp;years. It was bizarre. At the end of the day, I still got fans who come onto my page and talk to everyone. So it's great," he added.

<h2>Warner's SRH journey</h2>

Warner joined a struggling SRH side in 2014 and quickly went on to become a mainstay in the batting unit. He was appointed the captain in 2015 and a year later, led the team to its maiden IPL title, beating star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final&nbsp;while finishing the tournament as the second-highest run-getter with 848 runs.&nbsp;

Apart from being a terrific player for the franchise, Warner managed to form a close, intrinsic bond with the Hyderabad fans, who adored him to death. Hence, when&nbsp;the partnership between the SRH board and Warner came to a bitter end, the fans were left perplexed as to what transpired behind the scenes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-breaks-silence-on-fall-from-grace-at-srh-was-not-explained-why-i-was-dropped-as-captain-420196">Also read |&nbsp;David Warner breaks silence on fall from grace at SRH: Was not explained why I was dropped as captain</a>

Warner had started the 2021 IPL season as SRH captain but was sacked midway through the tournament and later dropped from the playing XI. To this day, Warner maintains that he does not know what he did to irk the SRH board. However, the southpaw has made peace with the fact that he may never get the answers he is looking for.&nbsp;

“Especially when you have played about 100 games for the franchise, I think I had four bad games in those first five matches in Chennai. It is difficult, a tough pill to swallow. There are still questions to which I think I'll never get answers, but you have to move on,” said Warner last year.&nbsp;

After leaving SRH, Warner joined Delhi Capitals where he has been shouldering the opening responsibilities. The 2024 season has not been the best for the Australian who has been injured and only featured in seven matches, scoring 167 runs.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Australian batter David Warner has opened up on the acrimonious break-up with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the subsequent blocking on social media, saying it was bizarre and that it did 'hurt him'.

Australian batter David Warner has opened up on the acrimonious break-up with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the subsequent blocking on social media, saying it was bizarre and that it did 'hurt him'. Warner realised he was blocked by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2023 when he attempted to congratulate his national teammate Travis Head, who was acquired by SRH. "It did (hurt) because it was a sense of like hurt for fans. The fans are the most important relationship you could have. With the engagement with the fans that I had, with the team had was very good," Warner said in the latest episode of R Ashwin's YouTube show. "Not sure why I was blocked. But, I did engage with a lot of fans on the social media side for SRH. I did feel it was my duty to engage with the fans, making sure they keep coming back. That's what is most important. But from the blocking point of view, I don't know. I have been sitting on it for about five years. It was bizarre. At the end of the day, I still got fans who come onto my page and talk to everyone. So it's great," he added. Warner's SRH journey Warner joined a struggling SRH side in 2014 and quickly went on to become a mainstay in the batting unit. He was appointed the captain in 2015 and a year later, led the team to its maiden IPL title, beating star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final while finishing the tournament as the second-highest run-getter with 848 runs. Apart from being a terrific player for the franchise, Warner managed to form a close, intrinsic bond with the Hyderabad fans, who adored him to death. Hence, when the partnership between the SRH board and Warner came to a bitter end, the fans were left perplexed as to what transpired behind the scenes. Also read | David Warner breaks silence on fall from grace at SRH: Was not explained why I was dropped as captain Warner had started the 2021 IPL season as SRH captain but was sacked midway through the tournament and later dropped from the playing XI. To this day, Warner maintains that he does not know what he did to irk the SRH board. However, the southpaw has made peace with the fact that he may never get the answers he is looking for. “Especially when you have played about 100 games for the franchise, I think I had four bad games in those first five matches in Chennai. It is difficult, a tough pill to swallow. There are still questions to which I think I'll never get answers, but you have to move on,” said Warner last year. After leaving SRH, Warner joined Delhi Capitals where he has been shouldering the opening responsibilities. The 2024 season has not been the best for the Australian who has been injured and only featured in seven matches, scoring 167 runs. (With inputs from agencies)

'It did hurt': David Warner reflects on SRH blocking him on social media

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins won the internet with his savage reply on the possible four semi-finalists at the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. During an interview with a TV channel, Cummins, replying to a question on the final four at June's marquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be.

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins won the internet with his savage reply on the possible four semi-finalists at the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. During an interview with a TV channel, Cummins, replying to a question on the final four at June's marquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be. Although all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia’s T20I side, Cummins will play a handy role in determining their fate at the 20-team tournament scheduled in the Caribbean and the USA. During a recent chat, the interviewer asked Cummins to pick his final four, to which he instantly ‘Australia’. She further asked to name the remaining three, and Cummins said, ‘You can choose the other three’. Following a slight giggle, the interviewer asked him again, ‘Which three do you want?’ To which Cummins responded, ‘Don't care; you can pick any of them.’ Question - your Top 4 teams for the T20 World Cup? Pat Cummins - Definitely Australia, the other 3 you can choose. Question - which 3 do you want? Pat Cummins - don't care, you can pick any of them. pic.twitter.com/jyk7s5BiYZ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2024 × Such a reply reflects how confident Cummins is of Australia going for the glory for the second time, winning it the first time in 2021 by beating New Zealand in the final. ALSO READ: Cricket West Indies tightens security after T20 World Cup receive terror threat from North Pakistan Cummins has brought Australia back into the reckoning for world domination since taking over the captaincy role in two formats. His first trophy as the Aussie captain was their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title last year, where they beat favourites India in a one-sided contest. Cummins-led Australia then drew the away Ashes 2-2, retaining the Ashes on the count of being the winners the last time. Later, he led his ODI outfit to their record sixth 50-over World Cup, beating the hosts and favourites India in the summit clash by six wickets. Although his record in the home series speaks for itself, Cummins’ trophy cabinet tells a lot about his leadership skills. He might be relieved of the captaincy duties at the upcoming T20 World Cup but continues to play a vital role in Australia’s quest for another shortest-format title. Cummins’ magic hits IPL Leading SunRisers Hyderabad this season, Cummins has brought his magic stick to the cash-rich league, guiding SRH to 10 points in as many games. Although the result section is one to worry about, considering they wish to finish in the top four, Cummins’ approach has brought him to the limelight. Besides, under Pat's captaincy, SunRisers Hyderabad scored over 250 thrice this season. Could he guide them to their second IPL title? Only time will tell.

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T Natarajan - once considered India’s upcoming pace sensation, is now struggling to find a place in the team across formats. However, his IPL franchise’s bowling coach, James Franklin, feels Natarajan’s latest exploits in the ongoing season for SunRisers Hyderabad could press his case for an India call-up.

T Natarajan - once considered India’s upcoming pace sensation, is now struggling to find a place in the team across formats. However, his IPL franchise’s bowling coach, James Franklin, feels Natarajan’s latest exploits in the ongoing season for SunRisers Hyderabad could press his case for an India call-up. The left-arm quick is among the top wicket-takers for his team in IPL 2024 but failed to break into the final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup. For the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee named three seamers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and sole left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, with Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan in the travelling reserves. Meanwhile, Natarajan was the star bowler during the famous Gabba Test win for India in 2021 but hasn’t represented the country since last playing against England in the home series the same year. Although regular injuries marred his rising career, Natarajan is looking fit and throwing bombs at this year’s edition, having picked 15 wickets in eight contested matches. With SRH playing Mumbai in a crucial away clash on Monday (May 6), Natarajan’s spell, mainly during the death, would determine his team’s fate as they chase a top-four finish. ALSO READ: Cricket West Indies tightens security after T20 World Cup receive terror threat from North Pakistan Speaking highly of the Tamil Nadu seamer, Franklin said, “There are just so many quality players in India. He can only control what he can. His great strength is obviously his Yorker bowling. That is where he is a huge asset for us as a team.” He continued that if Natarajan plays the way he’s doing right now, picking wickets at the top and with the older ball, he can press his case for an India call-up sooner. "If he keeps going the way he is going and can hold his form throughout the rest of this IPL, those sorts of conversations around India, they tend to take care of themselves. If he keeps performing, then getting back in that Indian side won't be too far away from it," Franklin added. Time for SRH-MI blockbuster tie During the first leg at home, SunRisers Hyderabad broke the record for most runs hit in an IPL inning – slamming 277 for three against MI. They broke that record soon after (against RCB by hitting 287), and so SRH’s batting line-up has been a thorn in the flesh of all opposition teams. As things stand, SRH sit in fourth place with 12 points from 10 contested matches and have to win at least two out of their remaining four games to stay in the race for a top-four finish.

IPL 2024: Gabba Test hero T Natarajan not far from India call-up, says SRH bowling coach James Franklin

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28. While SRH too lost their last game against last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), they are still at the forefront of the redefined high-scoring season.

SRH currently are placed third on the 10-team points table with five wins and three losses in eight games while CSK find themselves in the lower half with four wins and four losses in eight games played so far.

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CSK are going in a pattern as of now, starting with two wins then losing two with the same cycle repeating for the next four games.&nbsp;Their last two losses came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), one at home and one away as they look to get a grip on their season with playoffs approaching.

SRH, on the other hand, have redefined batting this season, especially in the powerplay with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. The duo has been aptly supported by Heinrich Klaasen in the middle with Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad doing damage lower down the order.

SRH have gone past 200 five times this season - four while batting first and one while chasing - and lost only while chasing that too by just four runs, scoring 204 in reply to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 208.

Playing at home certainly gives some advantage to CSK but SRH will be buoyed by LSG chasing down 210 in the last match at Chepauk. Similarly, CSK would be hoping to reprise RCB's act of using the spinners in the powerplay to pin down SRH openers.

With more than half the season done, the game becomes crucial for CSK more so than SRH as they look for rise above the mid-table logjam, especially with Delhi Capitals turning things around.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to come out of the two-loss rut against high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 28. While SRH too lost their last game against last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), they are still at the forefront of the redefined high-scoring season. SRH currently are placed third on the 10-team points table with five wins and three losses in eight games while CSK find themselves in the lower half with four wins and four losses in eight games played so far. Also Read: MI's Hardik Pandya blames loss vs DC on Tilak Varma's 'lack of intent' despite scoring 32-ball 63 CSK are going in a pattern as of now, starting with two wins then losing two with the same cycle repeating for the next four games. Their last two losses came against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), one at home and one away as they look to get a grip on their season with playoffs approaching. SRH, on the other hand, have redefined batting this season, especially in the powerplay with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. The duo has been aptly supported by Heinrich Klaasen in the middle with Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad doing damage lower down the order. SRH have gone past 200 five times this season - four while batting first and one while chasing - and lost only while chasing that too by just four runs, scoring 204 in reply to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 208. Playing at home certainly gives some advantage to CSK but SRH will be buoyed by LSG chasing down 210 in the last match at Chepauk. Similarly, CSK would be hoping to reprise RCB's act of using the spinners in the powerplay to pin down SRH openers. With more than half the season done, the game becomes crucial for CSK more so than SRH as they look for rise above the mid-table logjam, especially with Delhi Capitals turning things around.

IPL 2024 CSK vs SRH, Match 46 Preview: Chennai aim to bounce back from consecutive losses vs Hyderabad at home

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways on Sunday (Apr 28), defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (98) played another masterful knock to set up the game nicely for the home side. Chasing a daunting target of 213, SRH's famed top-order could not get going as Tushar Deshpande struck thrice in the powerplay, ensuring that the 2016 champions always played the catch-up game.&nbsp;

Dangerman Travis Head was the first to depart as he scythed a wide outside off delivery, straight into the big mittens of Daryl Mitchell stationed on the deep point boundary. On the very next delivery, impact sub Anmolpreet Singh returned to the pavilion as the ball kissed the leading edge and went towards Moeen Ali on the ring.&nbsp;

Abhishek Sharma, one of the most lethal hitters of the tournament, did thump a few lusty blows but even he fell to Deshpande's guile. Nitish Reddy forged a brief 32-run partnership with Aiden Markram but never looked threatening.&nbsp;

Skipper Gaikwad brought Matheesha Pathirana after the halfway mark and he instantly made an impact by flattening the middle stump of Markram. The South African's wicket was perhaps the final nail in the coffin for SunRisers who never recovered from there and eventually went down with a whimper.&nbsp;

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<h2>CSK slam another 200</h2>

Having lost the toss yet again, CSK were invited to bat first on a track that was conducive to stroke-making. However, SRH bowlers kept a tight lid on proceedings at the start and managed to get Ajinkya Rahane's number, whose poor form with the bat continued.&nbsp;

Despite Mitchell and Gaikwad trying their best to up the ante, the powerplay phase belonged to the SRH bowlers. However, once they both got their eyes in, big shots started flowing.&nbsp;

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Mitchell shrugged off his woes with the bat by smashing his maiden IPL half-century while Gaikwad, looking imperious yet again, fell two runs short of back-to-back centuries. However, by the time both batters were dismissed, CSK were well on their way to a total above 200. Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni applied the finishing touches as the hosts finished with a competitive 212 on board.&nbsp;

The win ensures that CSK are right back in the race for the playoffs spot with 10 points in nine matches. It also makes up for an interesting final stretch of the tournament as five teams below table-toppers, Rajasthan Royals, now have 10 points.&nbsp;

With another home game at Chepauk coming, the five-time champions would be hoping to build an advantage before venturing away from home.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways on Sunday (Apr 28), defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (98) played another masterful knock to set up the game nicely for the home side.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways on Sunday (Apr 28), defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (98) played another masterful knock to set up the game nicely for the home side. Chasing a daunting target of 213, SRH's famed top-order could not get going as Tushar Deshpande struck thrice in the powerplay, ensuring that the 2016 champions always played the catch-up game. Dangerman Travis Head was the first to depart as he scythed a wide outside off delivery, straight into the big mittens of Daryl Mitchell stationed on the deep point boundary. On the very next delivery, impact sub Anmolpreet Singh returned to the pavilion as the ball kissed the leading edge and went towards Moeen Ali on the ring. Abhishek Sharma, one of the most lethal hitters of the tournament, did thump a few lusty blows but even he fell to Deshpande's guile. Nitish Reddy forged a brief 32-run partnership with Aiden Markram but never looked threatening. Skipper Gaikwad brought Matheesha Pathirana after the halfway mark and he instantly made an impact by flattening the middle stump of Markram. The South African's wicket was perhaps the final nail in the coffin for SunRisers who never recovered from there and eventually went down with a whimper. Also read | Most 200-Plus Totals By CSK In An IPL Season CSK slam another 200 Having lost the toss yet again, CSK were invited to bat first on a track that was conducive to stroke-making. However, SRH bowlers kept a tight lid on proceedings at the start and managed to get Ajinkya Rahane's number, whose poor form with the bat continued. Despite Mitchell and Gaikwad trying their best to up the ante, the powerplay phase belonged to the SRH bowlers. However, once they both got their eyes in, big shots started flowing. Also read | Highest Successful Run Chases By RCB Mitchell shrugged off his woes with the bat by smashing his maiden IPL half-century while Gaikwad, looking imperious yet again, fell two runs short of back-to-back centuries. However, by the time both batters were dismissed, CSK were well on their way to a total above 200. Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni applied the finishing touches as the hosts finished with a competitive 212 on board. The win ensures that CSK are right back in the race for the playoffs spot with 10 points in nine matches. It also makes up for an interesting final stretch of the tournament as five teams below table-toppers, Rajasthan Royals, now have 10 points. With another home game at Chepauk coming, the five-time champions would be hoping to build an advantage before venturing away from home.

IPL 2024: CSK return to winning ways, thrash SRH by 78 runs at Chepauk

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs in a high-scorer in Hyderabad, on Thursday (April 25), to finally return to winning ways. Bottom-lying RCB opted to bat first and rode on Rajat Patidar's 50 (20) and Virat Kohli's 43-ball 51 to post 206 for 7. In reply, SRH only managed 171 for 8 to lose convincingly.&nbsp;

Many former cricketers, experts and fans lauded RCB for stopping the third-positioned SRH from bagging another win. However, a large section also pointed fingers at Kohli's sluggish knock. He started off nicely before slowing down and departed in the 15th over, striking at only 118.60. However, former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch defended the star batter. In addition, he further explained why he may have dropped down a bit on intent.

Speaking on Star Sports, Finch said, "I think it is a combination of a few things here. Yes, he got off to an absolute flyer. But after the powerplay, he dropped to 19 from 25. But one thing you have to keep in mind is that Patidar was going crazy at the other end. Sometimes your job as a set batter is to take the game a little bit deeper and get Patidar on strike as much as possible. That's where the intent to hit boundaries goes out."

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Further, the Australian T20 World Cup-winning captain pointed out that Kohli's knock was perfect for the 65-run third-wicket partnership between Patidar and him as the former RCB skipper was rightly giving the strike&nbsp;to his&nbsp;partner who is in top form.

"You can look at him in isolation and say 'yes it dropped.' But as a partnership, it worked really well. Because the last thing you want when you're on fire is to be stuck at the non-striker's end a lot. He did the right thing by getting Patidar up there," Finch added.

In the run-chase, SRH struggled to come to grips with the track which further signified the importance of Kohli's 51 (43).&nbsp;

After only their second win in nine games, RCB continue to remain at the bottom but now have 4 points in their kitty. SRH, meanwhile, hold firm&nbsp;to the third spot with 10 points from eight games.

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs in a high-scorer in Hyderabad, on Thursday (April 25), to finally return to winning ways.

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs in a high-scorer in Hyderabad, on Thursday (April 25), to finally return to winning ways. Bottom-lying RCB opted to bat first and rode on Rajat Patidar's 50 (20) and Virat Kohli's 43-ball 51 to post 206 for 7. In reply, SRH only managed 171 for 8 to lose convincingly. Many former cricketers, experts and fans lauded RCB for stopping the third-positioned SRH from bagging another win. However, a large section also pointed fingers at Kohli's sluggish knock. He started off nicely before slowing down and departed in the 15th over, striking at only 118.60. However, former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch defended the star batter. In addition, he further explained why he may have dropped down a bit on intent. Speaking on Star Sports, Finch said, "I think it is a combination of a few things here. Yes, he got off to an absolute flyer. But after the powerplay, he dropped to 19 from 25. But one thing you have to keep in mind is that Patidar was going crazy at the other end. Sometimes your job as a set batter is to take the game a little bit deeper and get Patidar on strike as much as possible. That's where the intent to hit boundaries goes out." Also read: IPL 2024: RCB batter Virat Kohli becomes first to reach THIS milestone during match vs SRH Further, the Australian T20 World Cup-winning captain pointed out that Kohli's knock was perfect for the 65-run third-wicket partnership between Patidar and him as the former RCB skipper was rightly giving the strike to his partner who is in top form. "You can look at him in isolation and say 'yes it dropped.' But as a partnership, it worked really well. Because the last thing you want when you're on fire is to be stuck at the non-striker's end a lot. He did the right thing by getting Patidar up there," Finch added. In the run-chase, SRH struggled to come to grips with the track which further signified the importance of Kohli's 51 (43). After only their second win in nine games, RCB continue to remain at the bottom but now have 4 points in their kitty. SRH, meanwhile, hold firm to the third spot with 10 points from eight games.

IPL 2024: 'Don't look at Virat Kohli's fifty...' - Aaron Finch defends RCB star's knock vs SRH

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the third-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25). While RCB are languishing at the bottom, with playoff hopes nearly&nbsp;over, SRH will take a lot of confidence heading into this game on the back of a 67-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last clash.

Both sides are meeting for the second time with the earlier fixture seeing SRH post the highest IPL score, 287/3, whereas RCB replied with a solid 262-7. For RCB, they have lost six games on the trot and&nbsp;have a herculean task of stopping a brilliant SRH lineup, who have in-form openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma and possess a dream middle and lower order with Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad and Shahbaz Ahmed. RCB's only solace can be that if they can somehow stop the SRH openers, they pose a&nbsp;challenge to the&nbsp;hosts -- who have also been leaking a lot of runs with the ball.&nbsp;

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Match preview and result prediction: So far, the two games at the venue have produced&nbsp;contrasting fixtures. While the SRH-Mumbai Indians (MI) clash was a high-scorer, the home side won a moderate-scoring game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Hyderabad. Going by the trend of high-scorers&nbsp;this year, expect fireworks from the batters and a pitch which will suit them largely.&nbsp;

Expect a run-fest with the chasing side&nbsp;having a good chance. SRH enter the game as overwhelming favourites and should keep RCB winless for seven games in a row.&nbsp;

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the third-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25).

Match 41 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the third-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25). While RCB are languishing at the bottom, with playoff hopes nearly over, SRH will take a lot of confidence heading into this game on the back of a 67-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last clash. Both sides are meeting for the second time with the earlier fixture seeing SRH post the highest IPL score, 287/3, whereas RCB replied with a solid 262-7. For RCB, they have lost six games on the trot and have a herculean task of stopping a brilliant SRH lineup, who have in-form openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma and possess a dream middle and lower order with Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad and Shahbaz Ahmed. RCB's only solace can be that if they can somehow stop the SRH openers, they pose a challenge to the hosts -- who have also been leaking a lot of runs with the ball. Also read: DC vs GT: After a brilliant 88*, T20 WC contender Rishabh Pant says he is relishing 'every hour on field' Match preview and result prediction: So far, the two games at the venue have produced contrasting fixtures. While the SRH-Mumbai Indians (MI) clash was a high-scorer, the home side won a moderate-scoring game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Hyderabad. Going by the trend of high-scorers this year, expect fireworks from the batters and a pitch which will suit them largely. Expect a run-fest with the chasing side having a good chance. SRH enter the game as overwhelming favourites and should keep RCB winless for seven games in a row.

IPL 2024, Match 41: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match preview and result prediction

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20. DC had won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH which went against them as they conceded 266 runs in 20 overs.

"The only thought process behind [electing to bowl at the toss] was we thought there will be a bit of dew, which did not come," Pant said at the post-match presentation.&nbsp;

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"If we could have restricted them to 220-230 we still had a chance. (The ball) stopped more (on the pitch) in the second innings than what we anticipated. But when you have 260-270 to defend, it gives bowlers confidence," he added.

Pant admitted that powerplay was the difference between the two sides. Notably, SRH went on to score the highest ever powerplay score in all T20s - posting 125 for no loss in the first six overs.

"I think powerplay was one of the differences. They got 120-130 runs in the powerplay and we were catching up throughout the match," he acknowledged.

Notably, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were brutal in the powerplay as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat&nbsp;few days back.&nbsp;

By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in the first 36 balls which translate to four balls going either for a four or a six every over.

In reply, DC had a good powerplay too, scoring 88 runs but eventually were bowled out for 199, losing the match by 67 runs.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant said that he expected the dew to play a role in second innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 20. DC had won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH which went against them as they conceded 266 runs in 20 overs. "The only thought process behind [electing to bowl at the toss] was we thought there will be a bit of dew, which did not come," Pant said at the post-match presentation. Also Read: IPL 2024: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma help SRH post highest ever powerplay score "If we could have restricted them to 220-230 we still had a chance. (The ball) stopped more (on the pitch) in the second innings than what we anticipated. But when you have 260-270 to defend, it gives bowlers confidence," he added. Pant admitted that powerplay was the difference between the two sides. Notably, SRH went on to score the highest ever powerplay score in all T20s - posting 125 for no loss in the first six overs. "I think powerplay was one of the differences. They got 120-130 runs in the powerplay and we were catching up throughout the match," he acknowledged. Notably, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were brutal in the powerplay as they tore apart a bowling attack comprising of Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Head reached his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat few days back. By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad had also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in the first 36 balls which translate to four balls going either for a four or a six every over. In reply, DC had a good powerplay too, scoring 88 runs but eventually were bowled out for 199, losing the match by 67 runs.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20. Notably, SRH posted their third 250+ total of the season - 266/7 - against Delhi after doing it against the MI and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier in the tournament.

After the SRH innings, DC, from its official X social media handle, tagged SRH handle and asked 'what did their batters eat in breakfast?' In reply, MI posted a GIF of a famous catchphrase 'Aa Gaya Swad (Got the taste)' of known stand up comedian Abhishek Upmanyu. Have a look at the post below:

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SRH have won each time after posting a total in excess of 250 this season despite going for runs in the second innings. They conceded 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals.

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It all started after their openers posted highest ever powerplay score in all T20s. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners.

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire with Head reaching his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back.

Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over.

By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad&nbsp;also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or six every over.

Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20.

Mumbai Indians (MI) brutally trolled Delhi Capitals (DC) after the latter's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 20. Notably, SRH posted their third 250+ total of the season - 266/7 - against Delhi after doing it against the MI and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier in the tournament. After the SRH innings, DC, from its official X social media handle, tagged SRH handle and asked 'what did their batters eat in breakfast?' In reply, MI posted a GIF of a famous catchphrase 'Aa Gaya Swad (Got the taste)' of known stand up comedian Abhishek Upmanyu. Have a look at the post below: https://t.co/k3JW9ctfgT pic.twitter.com/67AIhagOet — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 20, 2024 × SRH have won each time after posting a total in excess of 250 this season despite going for runs in the second innings. They conceded 246 against Mumbai Indians (target: 278), 262 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (target: 288) and 199 against Delhi Capitals. Also Read: 'They are ruining us,' Bhuvneshwar Kumar on SRH batters posting high totals It all started after their openers posted highest ever powerplay score in all T20s. SRH posted 125/0 in the first six overs, taking all Delhi Capitals bowlers to the cleaners. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both were on fire with Head reaching his fifty of just 16 balls - joint fastest for SRH along with Abhishek Sharma who achieved the feat a few days back. Abhishek then took on Kuldeep in the fifth over of the innings, hitting him for three sixes as he reached 40 off just 10 balls as SRH crossed 100 in the same over. By the time powerplay was done, SRH had posted highest powerplay score ever with Head batting on 84 off just 26 balls and Abhishek on 40. Hyderabad also hit 13 fours and 11 sixes in first 36 balls which translates to four balls going either for four or six every over.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians TROLL Delhi Capitals after crushing loss against SunRisers Hyderabad

On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and&nbsp;were narrowed&nbsp;to their fifth defeat of the season.

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs

SRH&nbsp;produced another batting masterclass&nbsp;as they beat&nbsp;hosts Delhi Capitals by 68 runs.&nbsp;

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Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Hapless DC on brink of defeat

It is all but over for DC despite Rishabh Pant's presence in the middle of the park as they steer to their fifth defeat of the season.&nbsp;

DC 189/6 (17.1)

CRR:&nbsp;11.01&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;27.53

Delhi Capitals need 78 runs in 17 balls

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: DC cross 150, Pant remains sole hope

It will be a tough task for DC to win as Rishabh Pant remains their sole hope of victory after Tristian Stubbs' wicket.&nbsp;

DC 159/5 (13.5)

CRR:&nbsp;11.49&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;17.51

Delhi Capitals need 108 runs in 37 balls

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Pant-Stubbs keep DC in contest

Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs have kept DC in the contest, but will need to change the gears to win the match.

DC 143/4 (11)

CRR:&nbsp;13&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;13.78

Delhi Capitals need 124 runs in 54 balls

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Fraser-McGurk falls after 65-run knock, 100 up for DC

A valiant but important knock from Fraser-McGurk has kept DC in the contest before he departed for 65.

DC 123/3 (7.3)

CRR:&nbsp;16.4&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;11.52

Delhi Capitals need 144 runs in 75 balls

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 50 up for DC despite early setbacks

Despite two early wickets, 50 is up for the hosts as they look to get back into the contest with a big partnership.

DC 61/2 (3.4)

CRR:&nbsp;16.64&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;12.61

Delhi Capitals need 206 runs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: David Warner is the latest to depart

With runs needed on the board, SRH have jolted DC with the wicket of David Warner.

Last Wkt:&nbsp;David Warner c Cummins b Bhuvneshwar 1(3) - 25/2 in 1.6 ov.

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Delhi suffer early setback with bat

Delhi have suffered early setback in their chase of 267.&nbsp;

Last Wkt:&nbsp;Prithvi Shaw c Abdul Samad b Washington Sundar 16(5) - 16/1 in 0.5 ov.

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH post 267 target for DC

Another mighty batting performance set up by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head and finished well by Shahbaz Ahmed who also hit his first 50 of his IPL career.&nbsp;Big task for DC here.

SRH: 266/7 in 20 overs&nbsp;

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 200 up for SRH

A bit of a halt in run rate but a procession nonetheless. Reddy and Shabaz are going strong with five more overs left

SRH: 205/4 in 15 overs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: A bit of turnaround

Delhi Capitals spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have pegged SRH a bit with with four wickets in four overs after the powerplay but visitors still in strong situation.

SRH: 158/4 in 10 overs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head, Abhishek bury DC in powerplay

Both openers, Abhishek and Head, have buried Delhi down already within the powerplay.

SRH: 125/0 in 6 overs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head on fire

Travis Head isn't stopping! He started from where he left in the last match as him and SRH crossed 50 in first three overs.

SRH: 62/0 in 3 overs

IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Toss Update

Delhi Capitals have won the toss and Rishabh Pant has decided to bowl first against SunRisers Hyderabad.

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IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Match Preview

While this marks the homecoming for DC Captain Rishabh Pant following his horrific car accident in December 2022, the hosts are aware of the daunting SRH side that not once but twice broke the record of the highest team total in IPL history.

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On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and were narrowed to their fifth defeat of the season.

On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and were narrowed to their fifth defeat of the season. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs SRH produced another batting masterclass as they beat hosts Delhi Capitals by 68 runs. SRH 266/7 (20) DC 199 (19.1) Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Hapless DC on brink of defeat It is all but over for DC despite Rishabh Pant's presence in the middle of the park as they steer to their fifth defeat of the season. DC 189/6 (17.1) CRR: 11.01 REQ: 27.53 Delhi Capitals need 78 runs in 17 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: DC cross 150, Pant remains sole hope It will be a tough task for DC to win as Rishabh Pant remains their sole hope of victory after Tristian Stubbs' wicket. DC 159/5 (13.5) CRR: 11.49 REQ: 17.51 Delhi Capitals need 108 runs in 37 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Pant-Stubbs keep DC in contest Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs have kept DC in the contest, but will need to change the gears to win the match. DC 143/4 (11) CRR: 13 REQ: 13.78 Delhi Capitals need 124 runs in 54 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Fraser-McGurk falls after 65-run knock, 100 up for DC A valiant but important knock from Fraser-McGurk has kept DC in the contest before he departed for 65. DC 123/3 (7.3) CRR: 16.4 REQ: 11.52 Delhi Capitals need 144 runs in 75 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 50 up for DC despite early setbacks Despite two early wickets, 50 is up for the hosts as they look to get back into the contest with a big partnership. DC 61/2 (3.4) CRR: 16.64 REQ: 12.61 Delhi Capitals need 206 runs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: David Warner is the latest to depart With runs needed on the board, SRH have jolted DC with the wicket of David Warner. Last Wkt: David Warner c Cummins b Bhuvneshwar 1(3) - 25/2 in 1.6 ov. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Delhi suffer early setback with bat Delhi have suffered early setback in their chase of 267. Last Wkt: Prithvi Shaw c Abdul Samad b Washington Sundar 16(5) - 16/1 in 0.5 ov. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH post 267 target for DC Another mighty batting performance set up by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head and finished well by Shahbaz Ahmed who also hit his first 50 of his IPL career. Big task for DC here. SRH: 266/7 in 20 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 200 up for SRH A bit of a halt in run rate but a procession nonetheless. Reddy and Shabaz are going strong with five more overs left SRH: 205/4 in 15 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: A bit of turnaround Delhi Capitals spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have pegged SRH a bit with with four wickets in four overs after the powerplay but visitors still in strong situation. SRH: 158/4 in 10 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head, Abhishek bury DC in powerplay Both openers, Abhishek and Head, have buried Delhi down already within the powerplay. SRH: 125/0 in 6 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head on fire Travis Head isn't stopping! He started from where he left in the last match as him and SRH crossed 50 in first three overs. SRH: 62/0 in 3 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Toss Update Delhi Capitals have won the toss and Rishabh Pant has decided to bowl first against SunRisers Hyderabad. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: First Match of Season in Delhi The Arun Jaitley Stadium gears up to host its first match of #TATAIPL 2024 🏟️ It's the Delhi Capitals 💙 who lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad 🧡 Who are you backing? 🤔 #DCvSRH pic.twitter.com/QAqPSMbGhZ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2024 × IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Match Preview While this marks the homecoming for DC Captain Rishabh Pant following his horrific car accident in December 2022, the hosts are aware of the daunting SRH side that not once but twice broke the record of the highest team total in IPL history. Read More

DC vs SRH, IPL 2024, Highlights: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs

Records tumbled, runs flowed and bowlers were left reeling for pursuing such a merciless profession. It was that kind of Monday (Apr 15) evening at the Chinnaswamy Stadium where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fell short by 25 runs, attempting to chase a record target of 288, set by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

RCB did show flashes of fight which they had been missing in the tournament so far but the fight was not enough to salvage what was a demoralising defeat in front of the anticipating Bengaluru crowd.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Part-time commentator and full-time dasher Dinesh Karthik waged a lone battle for RCB at the end, smashing a 35-ball 83 and showing why he remains one of the best finishers going around in the circuit.&nbsp;In an evening that did not have many positives for RCB, it was DK&nbsp;who received a standing ovation from the Bengaluru faithful for his maverick knock.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis came off the blocks in red-hot form and showed they were here to achieve the impossible. The duo smashed 79 runs in the powerplay phase and looked set to carry on but Kohli's fragility against the leg-spinners once again got exposed.&nbsp;

The former RCB captain failed to read a googly from Markande and saw the ball whistle past&nbsp;his bat and into the stumps.&nbsp;Will Jacks, coming in to bat at no. 3 was unfortunate as he was runout on the non-striker's end after Jaydev&nbsp;Unadkat got a fingertip on the ball hit back to him ferociously by Faf.&nbsp;

The South African did not last long either and departed after a well-made 62-run knock. Rajat Patidar, Saurav Chauhan and Mahipal&nbsp;Lomror could not step up and show their power-hitting credentials as RCB ran out of gas at the end.&nbsp;

Skipper Pat Cummins was the star with the ball as he picked up three crucial wickets with an economy rate below 11 when all other bowlers travelled at a much higher clip.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/breaking-ipl-2024-sunrisers-hyderabad-breaks-all-records-hit-highest-team-total-against-rcb-711604">Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: SunRisers Hyderabad smash highest team total against RCB in Bengaluru</a>

<h2>SRH break all records</h2>

Travis Head started the proceedings by smashing a 39-ball hundred which was the fastest for a SRH batter and the fourth-fastest overall. The men-in-orange continued the onslaught courtesy of Heinrich Klaasen and shattered their own record of 277, set earlier in the season against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

RCB were sluggish in the field throughout and the bowlers looked devoid of ideas. Skipper Faf failed to arrest the slide and allowed SRH batters to seize the momentum.&nbsp;

Aiden Markram was given a reprieve by Yash Dayal after he got him to hole out at short third man but the replays showed he had overstepped the mark.&nbsp;Another catch was dropped on the last ball of the innings and it perfectly encapsulated the evening RCB had in the field.

The defeat meant RCB's winless streak continued as they occupied the last spot on the points table while SRH catapulted themselves into the playoffs contention by climbing to fourth with a healthy run-rate.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-list-of-records-broken-during-srhs-maverick-performance-against-rcb-711615">Also read&nbsp;|&nbsp;IPL 2024: List of records broken during SRH's maverick performance against RCB</a>

Highest totals in IPL:&nbsp;

287/3 SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024

277/3 SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024

272/7 KKR vs DC, Vizag, 2024

263/5 RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013

262/7 RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2024

257/7 LSG vs PBKS,&nbsp;Mohali, 2023

Records tumbled, runs flowed and bowlers were left reeling for pursuing such a merciless profession. It was that kind of Monday (Apr 15) evening at the Chinnaswamy Stadium where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fell short by 25 runs, attempting to chase a record target of 288, set by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Records tumbled, runs flowed and bowlers were left reeling for pursuing such a merciless profession. It was that kind of Monday (Apr 15) evening at the Chinnaswamy Stadium where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fell short by 25 runs, attempting to chase a record target of 288, set by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). RCB did show flashes of fight which they had been missing in the tournament so far but the fight was not enough to salvage what was a demoralising defeat in front of the anticipating Bengaluru crowd. Part-time commentator and full-time dasher Dinesh Karthik waged a lone battle for RCB at the end, smashing a 35-ball 83 and showing why he remains one of the best finishers going around in the circuit. In an evening that did not have many positives for RCB, it was DK who received a standing ovation from the Bengaluru faithful for his maverick knock. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis came off the blocks in red-hot form and showed they were here to achieve the impossible. The duo smashed 79 runs in the powerplay phase and looked set to carry on but Kohli's fragility against the leg-spinners once again got exposed. The former RCB captain failed to read a googly from Markande and saw the ball whistle past his bat and into the stumps. Will Jacks, coming in to bat at no. 3 was unfortunate as he was runout on the non-striker's end after Jaydev Unadkat got a fingertip on the ball hit back to him ferociously by Faf. The South African did not last long either and departed after a well-made 62-run knock. Rajat Patidar, Saurav Chauhan and Mahipal Lomror could not step up and show their power-hitting credentials as RCB ran out of gas at the end. Skipper Pat Cummins was the star with the ball as he picked up three crucial wickets with an economy rate below 11 when all other bowlers travelled at a much higher clip. Also read | IPL 2024: SunRisers Hyderabad smash highest team total against RCB in Bengaluru SRH break all records Travis Head started the proceedings by smashing a 39-ball hundred which was the fastest for a SRH batter and the fourth-fastest overall. The men-in-orange continued the onslaught courtesy of Heinrich Klaasen and shattered their own record of 277, set earlier in the season against Mumbai Indians. RCB were sluggish in the field throughout and the bowlers looked devoid of ideas. Skipper Faf failed to arrest the slide and allowed SRH batters to seize the momentum. Aiden Markram was given a reprieve by Yash Dayal after he got him to hole out at short third man but the replays showed he had overstepped the mark. Another catch was dropped on the last ball of the innings and it perfectly encapsulated the evening RCB had in the field. The defeat meant RCB's winless streak continued as they occupied the last spot on the points table while SRH catapulted themselves into the playoffs contention by climbing to fourth with a healthy run-rate. Also read | IPL 2024: List of records broken during SRH's maverick performance against RCB Highest totals in IPL: 287/3 SRH vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024 277/3 SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024 272/7 KKR vs DC, Vizag, 2024 263/5 RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013 262/7 RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2024 257/7 LSG vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023

IPL 2024: SRH beat RCB after posting highest total as records tumble at Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match no. 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB under Faf du Plessis have blown cold for major parts and would be hoping to snap their winless streak at home. Stay tuned for more updates!

<h2>IPL Match Highlights&nbsp;2024 RCB vs SRH, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad. SRH beat RCB</h2>

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH beat RCB by 25 runs

In a game dubbed as one of the greatest in league's history, SunRisers Hyderabad beat the hosts RCB by 25 runs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Cummins picks 2, RCB in trouble

Pat Cummins first removed the RCB captain, Faf du Plessis, caught behind on 62, and then trapped Saurav Chauhan in front on a first-ball duck. RCB 122/5 in ten overs. &nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Markande picks his 2nd wicket

Mayank Markande has picked his second wicket of the day, removing Rajat Patidar caught in the deep on nine. RCB 111 for three.

RCB: 100/2, 8 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB lose Kohli

Mayank Markande broke RCB's opening stand by dismissing Virat Kohli bowled on 42 off 20 balls. Will Jacks has joined Captain Faf du Plessis in the middle.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB start off in fine fashion

Five overs completed and RCB have come out swinging for the fences. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are only going to play one way tonight and that is going after everything.&nbsp;

RCB: 70/0, 5 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Travis Head on that performance

Travis Head: Nice wicket. Got to contribute at the right time. It's unbelievable against spin, just tried to maximise my opportunities. We got off to a really nice start. I don't know, that was proper batting. We have tried to take on the game (after quick starts). We just try to maximise the powerplay and then we try to keep going. Pat and Dan put pressure on the batting line up to make sure we keep going. All the guys are stepping up in each game.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Record breakers

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH finish with highest team total in IPL history

SRH have demolished records tonight at Chinnaswamy and how. They post the highest team total in the tournament history and absolutely humiliate RCB in front of their fans. Would require some chase from RCB batters to get over the line.&nbsp;

SRH: 287/3, 20 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Six deliveries remain

SRH go over the 250-run mark. It continues to get bad to worse for RCB who look devoid of ideas. Faf has barely made any adjustments throughout the innings and SRH are on their way to another record-breaking score.&nbsp;

SRH: 266/3, 19 overs&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Reprieve for Markram

Another fulltoss wide outside off, Markram slices it and the fielder on the ring at third man takes a smart catch. Markram starts walking to the pavilion but the umpire rings the siren, signalling it was a no-ball.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: WICKET!

Fulltoss bowled wide outside off, away from the batter's arc. Klaasen reaches for it and can only toe-end it straight to Vyshak at backward point. Klaasen c Vijaykumar Vyshak b Ferguson 67(31)

SRH: 231/3, 17 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: 200 comes up for SRH

Low fulltoss in the slot. Klaasen stands back and pumps it straight over long on for a MAXIMUM.

SRH: 205/2, 15 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: WICKET!&nbsp;

A fast length ball on stumps. Head moves across and attempts to go downtown but the bat turns in his hand and the ball balloons straight towards Faf at mid off where he takes a smart catch.&nbsp;Head c du Plessis b Ferguson 102(41)

SRH: 165/2, 12.3 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: CENTURY!&nbsp;

Length ball angling into the batter. Head moves his front leg and knocks the ball to the wide long on fence for a boundary and reach his century. What an innings!&nbsp;

SRH: 158/1, 12 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH keep it moving

Head and Klaasen keep it moving for SRH despite Sharma's dismissal in the ninth over. Head is edging towards his century.&nbsp;

SRH: 142/1, 11 overs

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Fuller length ball sliding down the leg. Sharma could have put it anywhere but he flicks it straight down the throat of Lockie Ferguson at long leg where the Kiwi doesn't make any mistake pouching that.&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma c Ferguson b Topley 34(22)

SRH: 108/1, 8.1 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: 100 up for SRH

Length ball on offstump. Sharma stands tall and deposits the ball straight over the sight screen for a maximum to bring up hundred for SRH.&nbsp;

SRH: 103/0, 7.1 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH dominate powerplay overs

SRH batters are running away&nbsp;with the match here. Both Head and Sharma take full toll of the fielding restrictions and look set for a big one.&nbsp;Head reaches&nbsp;his&nbsp;fifty in only 20 deliveries.&nbsp;

SRH: 76/0, 6 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Good comeback from Dayal

After Topley went for 20, Yash Dayal keeps the scoring rate in check by conceding only seven runs.

SRH: 38/0, 4 overs&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH batters off the blocks

Both&nbsp;SRH batters have started off with an ultra-attacking mindset. Head is looking menacing yet again and if he stays, RCB could be in for a long night here.&nbsp;

SRH: 27/0, 2 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: We're underway! 
 
Travis Head (LHB) and Abhishek Sharma (LHB) open the innings for SRH while Will Jacks will shoulder the new ball responsibilities for RCB.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Saurav Chauhan, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Akash Deep.

SunRisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klassen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shabaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natrajan

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: What do the captains have to say!

Faf du Plessis (RCB captain):&nbsp;We are going to have a chase. It has been the same throughout the season. It's been a bit slower. We haven't played our best cricket. Feels like most of the times we haven't played to our full potential. We have made changes to see if we can turn it around. Maxwell is sitting out, Siraj is sitting out. Ferguson is coming in.

Pat Cummins (SRH captain): The way we have gone about it, have been a few great wins. Can't win every game in T20 cricket. We go in with the same team. You never know here at the Chinnaswamy.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Toss update!

Toss update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) win the toss and opt to bowl first

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Pitch report

Aaron Finch (Former Australia captain):&nbsp;57m and 64m square boundaries respectively, 69m straight down the ground. Quite a bit of live green grass on it but it's patchy. Some balls will zip through, some balls will skid through, particularly with the new ball.

This ground has had more spin than any other venue this season. This particular surface is a quite dry and it's cracking as well. The spinners will get consistent spin as the game goes on. Team batting second has an advantage here.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Predicted Playing XI's

RCB:&nbsp;Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell/Cam Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj (Impact Sub: Saurav Chauhan)

SRH:&nbsp;Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T. Natarajan (Impact Sub: Rahul Tripathi/Mayank Agarwal)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard:&nbsp;Head-To-Head

RCB and SRH have gone toe-to-toe on 22 occasions so far. While SRH have the upper hand with 12 matches won, RCB have emerged victorious in 10.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Weather report

As per AccuWeather, the weather will be partly cloudy on Monday evening in Bengaluru. Rain will not hamper the match as the precipitation chances are only one per cent. The cloud cover will be four per cent, and humidity will be 39 per cent. The minimum and maximum temperatures will be 21 and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard:&nbsp;What the teams said?

Mo Bobat, RCB Director of Cricket:&nbsp;There's no hiding away from the fact that we haven't played the way we want to play. When you go into the competition, you work out what you think your best chances of winning are.

We came into this competition in the last year of an auction cycle, you go to the auction, you improve the team, the best you can, you set the strategy, and you come in and you expect to deliver. Now, we haven't played the way we want to play.

Daniel Vettori, SRH head coach:&nbsp;I think you have to keep challenging yourself to try to take wickets because any team can score that 60-70 at the back-end, in the last four or five overs. So I think no score is safe. And you always feel you're in the game, particularly when you're chasing.

I think most teams will come here and try to chase because they feel it's easier to navigate the innings when you know what's in front of you.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH full squad

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Mayank Markande, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Agarwal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB full squad

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Suyash Prabhudessai, Swapnil Singh, Rajan Kumar, Karn Sharma, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Yash Dayal, Himanshu Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Welcome to the big one!

RCB will be bracing for the SRH batting juggernaut when they take on each other at the Chinnaswamy, under the lights on Monday (Apr 15).&nbsp;

SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match no. 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic M.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match no. 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB under Faf du Plessis have blown cold for major parts and would be hoping to snap their winless streak at home. Stay tuned for more updates! IPL Match Highlights 2024 RCB vs SRH, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad. SRH beat RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH beat RCB by 25 runs In a game dubbed as one of the greatest in league's history, SunRisers Hyderabad beat the hosts RCB by 25 runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Cummins picks 2, RCB in trouble Pat Cummins first removed the RCB captain, Faf du Plessis, caught behind on 62, and then trapped Saurav Chauhan in front on a first-ball duck. RCB 122/5 in ten overs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Markande picks his 2nd wicket Mayank Markande has picked his second wicket of the day, removing Rajat Patidar caught in the deep on nine. RCB 111 for three. RCB: 100/2, 8 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB lose Kohli Mayank Markande broke RCB's opening stand by dismissing Virat Kohli bowled on 42 off 20 balls. Will Jacks has joined Captain Faf du Plessis in the middle. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB start off in fine fashion Five overs completed and RCB have come out swinging for the fences. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are only going to play one way tonight and that is going after everything. RCB: 70/0, 5 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Travis Head on that performance Travis Head: Nice wicket. Got to contribute at the right time. It's unbelievable against spin, just tried to maximise my opportunities. We got off to a really nice start. I don't know, that was proper batting. We have tried to take on the game (after quick starts). We just try to maximise the powerplay and then we try to keep going. Pat and Dan put pressure on the batting line up to make sure we keep going. All the guys are stepping up in each game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Record breakers RECORD SETTERS ✅ RECORD BREAKERS ✅#PlayWithFire #RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/GD1zO7TyAc — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 15, 2024 × Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH finish with highest team total in IPL history SRH have demolished records tonight at Chinnaswamy and how. They post the highest team total in the tournament history and absolutely humiliate RCB in front of their fans. Would require some chase from RCB batters to get over the line. SRH: 287/3, 20 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Six deliveries remain SRH go over the 250-run mark. It continues to get bad to worse for RCB who look devoid of ideas. Faf has barely made any adjustments throughout the innings and SRH are on their way to another record-breaking score. SRH: 266/3, 19 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Reprieve for Markram Another fulltoss wide outside off, Markram slices it and the fielder on the ring at third man takes a smart catch. Markram starts walking to the pavilion but the umpire rings the siren, signalling it was a no-ball. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: WICKET! Fulltoss bowled wide outside off, away from the batter's arc. Klaasen reaches for it and can only toe-end it straight to Vyshak at backward point. Klaasen c Vijaykumar Vyshak b Ferguson 67(31) SRH: 231/3, 17 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: 200 comes up for SRH Low fulltoss in the slot. Klaasen stands back and pumps it straight over long on for a MAXIMUM. SRH: 205/2, 15 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: WICKET! A fast length ball on stumps. Head moves across and attempts to go downtown but the bat turns in his hand and the ball balloons straight towards Faf at mid off where he takes a smart catch. Head c du Plessis b Ferguson 102(41) SRH: 165/2, 12.3 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: CENTURY! Length ball angling into the batter. Head moves his front leg and knocks the ball to the wide long on fence for a boundary and reach his century. What an innings! SRH: 158/1, 12 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH keep it moving Head and Klaasen keep it moving for SRH despite Sharma's dismissal in the ninth over. Head is edging towards his century. SRH: 142/1, 11 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: WICKET! Fuller length ball sliding down the leg. Sharma could have put it anywhere but he flicks it straight down the throat of Lockie Ferguson at long leg where the Kiwi doesn't make any mistake pouching that. Abhishek Sharma c Ferguson b Topley 34(22) SRH: 108/1, 8.1 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: 100 up for SRH Length ball on offstump. Sharma stands tall and deposits the ball straight over the sight screen for a maximum to bring up hundred for SRH. SRH: 103/0, 7.1 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH dominate powerplay overs SRH batters are running away with the match here. Both Head and Sharma take full toll of the fielding restrictions and look set for a big one. Head reaches his fifty in only 20 deliveries. SRH: 76/0, 6 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Good comeback from Dayal After Topley went for 20, Yash Dayal keeps the scoring rate in check by conceding only seven runs. SRH: 38/0, 4 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH batters off the blocks Both SRH batters have started off with an ultra-attacking mindset. Head is looking menacing yet again and if he stays, RCB could be in for a long night here. SRH: 27/0, 2 overs Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: We're underway! Travis Head (LHB) and Abhishek Sharma (LHB) open the innings for SRH while Will Jacks will shoulder the new ball responsibilities for RCB. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Playing XIs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Saurav Chauhan, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Akash Deep. SunRisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klassen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shabaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natrajan Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: What do the captains have to say! Faf du Plessis (RCB captain): We are going to have a chase. It has been the same throughout the season. It's been a bit slower. We haven't played our best cricket. Feels like most of the times we haven't played to our full potential. We have made changes to see if we can turn it around. Maxwell is sitting out, Siraj is sitting out. Ferguson is coming in. Pat Cummins (SRH captain): The way we have gone about it, have been a few great wins. Can't win every game in T20 cricket. We go in with the same team. You never know here at the Chinnaswamy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Toss update! Toss update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) win the toss and opt to bowl first 🚨 Toss Update 🚨 Royal Challengers Bengaluru have elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/OOJP7G9bLr#TATAIPL | #RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/sJyCNEU0Lx — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2024 × Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Pitch report Aaron Finch (Former Australia captain): 57m and 64m square boundaries respectively, 69m straight down the ground. Quite a bit of live green grass on it but it's patchy. Some balls will zip through, some balls will skid through, particularly with the new ball. This ground has had more spin than any other venue this season. This particular surface is a quite dry and it's cracking as well. The spinners will get consistent spin as the game goes on. Team batting second has an advantage here. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Predicted Playing XI's RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell/Cam Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj (Impact Sub: Saurav Chauhan) SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T. Natarajan (Impact Sub: Rahul Tripathi/Mayank Agarwal) Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Head-To-Head RCB and SRH have gone toe-to-toe on 22 occasions so far. While SRH have the upper hand with 12 matches won, RCB have emerged victorious in 10. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Weather report As per AccuWeather, the weather will be partly cloudy on Monday evening in Bengaluru. Rain will not hamper the match as the precipitation chances are only one per cent. The cloud cover will be four per cent, and humidity will be 39 per cent. The minimum and maximum temperatures will be 21 and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: What the teams said? Mo Bobat, RCB Director of Cricket: There's no hiding away from the fact that we haven't played the way we want to play. When you go into the competition, you work out what you think your best chances of winning are. We came into this competition in the last year of an auction cycle, you go to the auction, you improve the team, the best you can, you set the strategy, and you come in and you expect to deliver. Now, we haven't played the way we want to play. Daniel Vettori, SRH head coach: I think you have to keep challenging yourself to try to take wickets because any team can score that 60-70 at the back-end, in the last four or five overs. So I think no score is safe. And you always feel you're in the game, particularly when you're chasing. I think most teams will come here and try to chase because they feel it's easier to navigate the innings when you know what's in front of you. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: SRH full squad Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Mayank Markande, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Agarwal Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: RCB full squad Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Reece Topley, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Suyash Prabhudessai, Swapnil Singh, Rajan Kumar, Karn Sharma, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Yash Dayal, Himanshu Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Score, Full Scorecard: Welcome to the big one! RCB will be bracing for the SRH batting juggernaut when they take on each other at the Chinnaswamy, under the lights on Monday (Apr 15). SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history.

RCB vs SRH Match Highlights, IPL 2024: SRH beat RCB by 25 runs

On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102. Heinrich Klaasen (31-ball 67), Aiden Markram (17-ball 32*) and Abdul Samad (10-ball 37*) provided the late flourish as SRH posted a mammoth 287 for 3. It became the highest team total in IPL after SRH's 277/3, earlier this season. In reply, RCB posted 262-7 as a total of 549 runs were scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SRH have been on a roll in IPL 2024. After struggling in the IPL since 2022, the Pat Cummins-led franchise have attracted a lot of eyeballs owing to their aggressive batting style. After posting their second total in excess of 250 in this year's season, Cummins addressed the team post their win over RCB. In a video shared by SRH's official X handle, Cummins was heard saying, "I will keep saying, you will hear from us all the time. That’s how we want to play. It’s not going to work every game. But I can tell you, everyone’s terrified of when they come up against us and we got to blow some teams out of the water before they have even walked out on the field. So, another great day, well done."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-dinesh-karthik-can-be-indias-match-winner-in-t20-world-cup-former-csk-star-on-rcb-batter-711857">IPL 2024: 'Dinesh Karthik can be India’s match-winner in T20 World Cup' - Former CSK star on RCB batter</a>

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The Australian further added, "Guys, we keep saying that we want everyone to be really brave, aggressive, take the game on, play with freedom. And you guys keep delivering with the bat. That was fantastic."

After their win over RCB,&nbsp; SRH occupy the fourth spot in the points table. After six games, the one-time winners have won four and lost just two games. They next play Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Saturday (April 20).&nbsp;

On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102.

On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102. Heinrich Klaasen (31-ball 67), Aiden Markram (17-ball 32*) and Abdul Samad (10-ball 37*) provided the late flourish as SRH posted a mammoth 287 for 3. It became the highest team total in IPL after SRH's 277/3, earlier this season. In reply, RCB posted 262-7 as a total of 549 runs were scored. SRH have been on a roll in IPL 2024. After struggling in the IPL since 2022, the Pat Cummins-led franchise have attracted a lot of eyeballs owing to their aggressive batting style. After posting their second total in excess of 250 in this year's season, Cummins addressed the team post their win over RCB. In a video shared by SRH's official X handle, Cummins was heard saying, "I will keep saying, you will hear from us all the time. That’s how we want to play. It’s not going to work every game. But I can tell you, everyone’s terrified of when they come up against us and we got to blow some teams out of the water before they have even walked out on the field. So, another great day, well done." Also read: IPL 2024: 'Dinesh Karthik can be India’s match-winner in T20 World Cup' - Former CSK star on RCB batter Captain Pat reflects on the game ➕ who clinched the dressing room awards? 👀🏅 Watch as we soak in the post match vibes from our strong win in #RCBvSRH 🧡 pic.twitter.com/Ey7VhksA6B — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 16, 2024 × The Australian further added, "Guys, we keep saying that we want everyone to be really brave, aggressive, take the game on, play with freedom. And you guys keep delivering with the bat. That was fantastic." After their win over RCB, SRH occupy the fourth spot in the points table. After six games, the one-time winners have won four and lost just two games. They next play Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Saturday (April 20).

IPL 2024: 'Everyone’s terrified of us' | SRH captain Pat Cummins' speech goes viral after RCB tie - Watch

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters were in a rampaging mood in their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday (Apr 15). The men-in-orange smashed the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 287/3 in the stipulated 20 overs, which was also the second-highest total in T20 history.&nbsp;

Travis Head started the record-breaking spree by smashing a 39-ball hundred which was the fastest for a SRH batter and the fourth-fastest overall.

Meanwhile, for the first time in IPL history, four or more bowlers conceded more than 50 runs. Reece Topley (68), Yash Dayal (51), Lockie Ferguson (52) and Vijaykumar Vyshak (64) travelled to all parts of Chinnaswamy during their nightmare outing.

Most sixes in an IPL innings

22 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024

21 RCB vs PWI Bengaluru 2013

20 RCB vs GL Bengaluru 2016

20 DC vs GL Delhi 2017

20 MI vs SRH Hyderabad 2024

Highest totals in T20 cricket

314/3 Nepal vs Mongolia Hangzhou 2023

287/3 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024

278/3 Afg vs Ire Dehradun 2019

278/4 Czech Rep vs Turkey Iflov Country 2019

277/3 SRH vs MI Hyderabad 2024

Highest totals in IPL

287/3 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024

277/3 SRH vs MI Hyderabad 2024

272/7 KKR vs DC Vizag 2024

263/5 RCB vs PWI Bengaluru 2013

257/7 LSG vs PK Mohali 2023

Three of the five 250+ totals have come in 2024 edition alone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/breaking-ipl-2024-sunrisers-hyderabad-breaks-all-records-hit-highest-team-total-against-rcb-711604">Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: SunRisers Hyderabad smash highest team total against RCB in Bengaluru</a>

Most runs in an Innings at Chinnaswamy Stadium

287/3 SRH vs&nbsp;RCB, 2024

263/5 RCB vs PWI, 2013

248/3 RCB vs GL, 2016

227/4 RCB vs SRH, 2016

226/3 RCB vs PBKS, 2015

Most expensive figures in IPL

0/70 Basil Thampi vs RCB, Bengaluru 2018 
 
0/69 Yash Dayal vs KKR, Ahmedabad 2023 
 
1/68 Reece Topley vs SRH, Bengaluru 2024

0/66 Ishant Sharma vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2013

0/66 Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2019

<h2>Poor bowling performance from RCB</h2>

RCB were sluggish in the field throughout and the bowlers looked devoid of ideas. Skipper Faf du Plessis failed to arrest the slide and allowed SRH batters to seize the momentum.&nbsp;

Aiden Markram was given a reprieve by Yash Dayal after he got him to hole out at short third man but the replays showed he overstepped the mark.&nbsp;

Another catch was dropped on the last ball of the innings and it perfectly encapsulated the evening RCB had in the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters were in a rampaging mood in their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday (Apr 15).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters were in a rampaging mood in their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday (Apr 15). The men-in-orange smashed the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 287/3 in the stipulated 20 overs, which was also the second-highest total in T20 history. Travis Head started the record-breaking spree by smashing a 39-ball hundred which was the fastest for a SRH batter and the fourth-fastest overall. Meanwhile, for the first time in IPL history, four or more bowlers conceded more than 50 runs. Reece Topley (68), Yash Dayal (51), Lockie Ferguson (52) and Vijaykumar Vyshak (64) travelled to all parts of Chinnaswamy during their nightmare outing. Most sixes in an IPL innings 22 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024 21 RCB vs PWI Bengaluru 2013 20 RCB vs GL Bengaluru 2016 20 DC vs GL Delhi 2017 20 MI vs SRH Hyderabad 2024 Highest totals in T20 cricket 314/3 Nepal vs Mongolia Hangzhou 2023 287/3 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024 278/3 Afg vs Ire Dehradun 2019 278/4 Czech Rep vs Turkey Iflov Country 2019 277/3 SRH vs MI Hyderabad 2024 Highest totals in IPL 287/3 SRH vs RCB Bengaluru 2024 277/3 SRH vs MI Hyderabad 2024 272/7 KKR vs DC Vizag 2024 263/5 RCB vs PWI Bengaluru 2013 257/7 LSG vs PK Mohali 2023 Three of the five 250+ totals have come in 2024 edition alone. Also read | IPL 2024: SunRisers Hyderabad smash highest team total against RCB in Bengaluru Most runs in an Innings at Chinnaswamy Stadium 287/3 SRH vs RCB, 2024 263/5 RCB vs PWI, 2013 248/3 RCB vs GL, 2016 227/4 RCB vs SRH, 2016 226/3 RCB vs PBKS, 2015 Most expensive figures in IPL 0/70 Basil Thampi vs RCB, Bengaluru 2018 0/69 Yash Dayal vs KKR, Ahmedabad 2023 1/68 Reece Topley vs SRH, Bengaluru 2024 0/66 Ishant Sharma vs CSK, Hyderabad, 2013 0/66 Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2019 Poor bowling performance from RCB RCB were sluggish in the field throughout and the bowlers looked devoid of ideas. Skipper Faf du Plessis failed to arrest the slide and allowed SRH batters to seize the momentum. Aiden Markram was given a reprieve by Yash Dayal after he got him to hole out at short third man but the replays showed he overstepped the mark. Another catch was dropped on the last ball of the innings and it perfectly encapsulated the evening RCB had in the field. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024: List of records broken during SRH's maverick performance against RCB

For the second time this season, the SunRisers Hyderabad broke the record of the highest team total in the Indian Premier League, smashing a whopping 287 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday (April 15). Travis Head hit his maiden IPL hundred, while South African Heinrich Klaasen struck 67 off 31 deliveries. Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad also played quickfire cameos of 32* and 37*, respectively, to help their team go past their previous record of 277 against Mumbai Indians earlier this season.&nbsp;

It took one team 12 years to break RCB’s long-standing record of 263 for five, and the same team took just a couple of weeks to surpass their record and create a new one. Well, that is SunRisers Hyderabad for you.

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Batting first in Bengaluru was the perfect chance for them to smash whatever record they wanted to, and much to no one’s disappointment, they did the same. The attacking opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head was of 108 runs in just nine overs, while Head completed his maiden IPL ton soon after the 10th over.&nbsp;

Following their dismissals, Klaasen began from where Head had left, whacking each of RCB bowlers to all parts of the ground and some even beyond the stadium. The man-in-form, who was instrumental in breaking RCB’s previous record against MI earlier this season, was again on a&nbsp;song, completing another fifty and helping the team cross 200 in 15 overs.

While the 277 score looked like getting breached on Monday, SRH batters ensured they are doing it with utter disdain.&nbsp;

The middle order pair of Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad played brilliant cameos, with Markram hitting an unbeaten 32 off 17 balls, including two sixes and as many fours, Samad smashed 37 off just 10 deliveries, including three sixes and four boundaries.

Although there was not much to look into RCB’s bowling, given they almost leaked 300 runs in a T20 game, their&nbsp;best bowler was seamer Yash Dayal (for bowlers who completed four overs), who conceded 51 in his quota, going for over 12 runs per over.&nbsp;

Several records were also broken, with SRH hitting most sixes by a team in an IPL innings, hitting 22, while they also surpassed their previous team total to go on top for teams with highest scores. 287 for three also happens to be the second highest score in all T20 cricket.

For the second time this season, the SunRisers Hyderabad broke the record of the highest team total in the Indian Premier League, smashing a whopping 287 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday (April 15).

For the second time this season, the SunRisers Hyderabad broke the record of the highest team total in the Indian Premier League, smashing a whopping 287 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday (April 15). Travis Head hit his maiden IPL hundred, while South African Heinrich Klaasen struck 67 off 31 deliveries. Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad also played quickfire cameos of 32* and 37*, respectively, to help their team go past their previous record of 277 against Mumbai Indians earlier this season. It took one team 12 years to break RCB’s long-standing record of 263 for five, and the same team took just a couple of weeks to surpass their record and create a new one. Well, that is SunRisers Hyderabad for you. IPL 2024: ‘So that’s why you become The Undertaker’ – Dube questions Pathirana for ‘unique celebration’ Batting first in Bengaluru was the perfect chance for them to smash whatever record they wanted to, and much to no one’s disappointment, they did the same. The attacking opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head was of 108 runs in just nine overs, while Head completed his maiden IPL ton soon after the 10th over. Following their dismissals, Klaasen began from where Head had left, whacking each of RCB bowlers to all parts of the ground and some even beyond the stadium. The man-in-form, who was instrumental in breaking RCB’s previous record against MI earlier this season, was again on a song, completing another fifty and helping the team cross 200 in 15 overs. While the 277 score looked like getting breached on Monday, SRH batters ensured they are doing it with utter disdain. The middle order pair of Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad played brilliant cameos, with Markram hitting an unbeaten 32 off 17 balls, including two sixes and as many fours, Samad smashed 37 off just 10 deliveries, including three sixes and four boundaries. Although there was not much to look into RCB’s bowling, given they almost leaked 300 runs in a T20 game, their best bowler was seamer Yash Dayal (for bowlers who completed four overs), who conceded 51 in his quota, going for over 12 runs per over. Several records were also broken, with SRH hitting most sixes by a team in an IPL innings, hitting 22, while they also surpassed their previous team total to go on top for teams with highest scores. 287 for three also happens to be the second highest score in all T20 cricket.

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting. Notably, Klaasen has hit 17 sixes in five games he has played this Indian Premier League (IPL) season - third most behind Rajasthan Royals' &nbsp;Riyan Parag with 18 sixes in six games and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran with 19 sixes in six matches.

Speaking to cricket website Cricbuzz, Klaasen revealed: "I've put in a lot of work with Albie Morkel, to make sure I get the technical things right. Just a couple of drills to keep maintaining and fine-tuning it. It's about practising the [bat] swing shape and making sure that the launch angle is good. I worked with Albie two years ago and before the IPL again."

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Klaasen made his debut in the IPL in 2018 but played just four games. In the next season, he played just three games before making a full-fledged comeback in 2023, playing 12 games in the season. In his comeback year, Klaasen went on to his 25 sixes in 12 games and scored 448 runs at a strike rate of 177.

The South African batter also revealed that he doesn't face a lot of balls while practicing with Morkel but just tries to make sure that everything is correct technically.

"It's quite a simple couple of drills. We train for two days, basically an hour each. I am not a guy that hits a lot of balls. The drill is simple, it's easy to figure out what's wrong and what's right. Before the IPL, it's just a quick session to make sure everything is going right, and if we have to work on something, we try to sort it out in a few days," said&nbsp;Klaasen.

The Protea is in rich form this season as well, having already scored 186 runs at an average of 62 and strike rate of 193.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting. Notably, Klaasen has hit 17 sixes in five games he has played this Indian Premier League (IPL) season - third most behind Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag with 18 sixes in six games and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran with 19 sixes in six matches. Speaking to cricket website Cricbuzz, Klaasen revealed: "I've put in a lot of work with Albie Morkel, to make sure I get the technical things right. Just a couple of drills to keep maintaining and fine-tuning it. It's about practising the [bat] swing shape and making sure that the launch angle is good. I worked with Albie two years ago and before the IPL again." Also Read: IPL 2024: CSK coach says MS Dhoni's knock 'psychologically' affected MI Klaasen made his debut in the IPL in 2018 but played just four games. In the next season, he played just three games before making a full-fledged comeback in 2023, playing 12 games in the season. In his comeback year, Klaasen went on to his 25 sixes in 12 games and scored 448 runs at a strike rate of 177. The South African batter also revealed that he doesn't face a lot of balls while practicing with Morkel but just tries to make sure that everything is correct technically. "It's quite a simple couple of drills. We train for two days, basically an hour each. I am not a guy that hits a lot of balls. The drill is simple, it's easy to figure out what's wrong and what's right. Before the IPL, it's just a quick session to make sure everything is going right, and if we have to work on something, we try to sort it out in a few days," said Klaasen. The Protea is in rich form this season as well, having already scored 186 runs at an average of 62 and strike rate of 193.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru where boundaries are on the shorter side.

SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history. Hyderabad have three wins in five matches and currently sit fourth on the points table with six points. In the three wins, SRH batted first twice and chased once, while in the matches they lost, they defended once and chased once.

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SRH batting order is strong throughout with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram in the middle order, and Abdul Samad along with skipper Pat Cummins lower down the order. Their bowling has also been largely good with Cummins leading a pace attack which comprises Natarajan and Bhvuneshwar Kumar, with Umran Malik in reserve.

As for RCB, they have been going through a horrible season with five losses in six games. They currently are at the bottom of the table with just two points to their name. Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, however, is having a sensational run with the bat, having already scored 319 runs so far.

Apart from Kohli, RCB's batting has looked lacklustre, especially with the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell. However, skipper Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have scored runs in the last match, hinting at their return to form. With Dinesh Karthik going strong in the lower order, RCB would be hoping for a turnaround.

Their bowling is also something that has let RCB down more often than not. With Mohammed Siraj having a below par season and no spinner able to pose a threat, Bengaluru would bank on their batters to do the bulk of lifting during the match against SRH.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru where boundaries are on the shorter side. SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history. Hyderabad have three wins in five matches and currently sit fourth on the points table with six points. In the three wins, SRH batted first twice and chased once, while in the matches they lost, they defended once and chased once. Also Watch: MI's Rohit Sharma enters ELITE list with eighth T20 hundred during loss vs CSK SRH batting order is strong throughout with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram in the middle order, and Abdul Samad along with skipper Pat Cummins lower down the order. Their bowling has also been largely good with Cummins leading a pace attack which comprises Natarajan and Bhvuneshwar Kumar, with Umran Malik in reserve. As for RCB, they have been going through a horrible season with five losses in six games. They currently are at the bottom of the table with just two points to their name. Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, however, is having a sensational run with the bat, having already scored 319 runs so far. Apart from Kohli, RCB's batting has looked lacklustre, especially with the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell. However, skipper Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have scored runs in the last match, hinting at their return to form. With Dinesh Karthik going strong in the lower order, RCB would be hoping for a turnaround. Their bowling is also something that has let RCB down more often than not. With Mohammed Siraj having a below par season and no spinner able to pose a threat, Bengaluru would bank on their batters to do the bulk of lifting during the match against SRH.

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