In a high-scoring thriller at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 25 runs in Match 30 of the 2024 Indian Premier League.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by captain Pat Cummins, set a formidable target of 288 for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Travis Head showcased a stunning performance, smashing the fourth-fastest century in IPL history. Head’s explosive innings, supported by opener Abhishek Sharma’s 34 runs, propelled Sunrisers to their highest-ever IPL total of 287/3. Heinrich Klaasen’s fiery half-century further bolstered the innings as SRH batters dominated the RCB bowlers on what seemed like a batting-friendly pitch. Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad provided the finishing touches, ensuring a daunting total for the opposition.
In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Faf du Plessis, started aggressively with du Plessis and Virat Kohli getting a flurry of boundaries. However, Kohli’s dismissal in the thirties halted their momentum. Despite du Plessis’s explosive 62-run knock, RCB’s middle-order struggled to capitalize on the foundation laid by their openers. Dinesh Karthik’s sensational 83 off 35 balls injected hope into RCB’s chase, but his departure in the penultimate over dashed their chances of victory. Anuj Rawat’s brief cameo in the final over proved insufficient as RCB fell short by 25 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive victory solidifies their position in the IPL standings, while Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming matches.
