In a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off an astonishing one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the charge with a splendid bowling performance, claiming 3 wickets for 41 runs. Pat Cummins and T Natarajan also chipped in with two wickets each, contributing to SRH's unexpected triumph.
The match saw Nitish Reddy's remarkable innings, where he smashed an unbeaten 76 off just 42 balls, supported by Travis Head's 58 off 44 deliveries. Their partnership propelled SRH to a formidable total of 201/3. Bhuvneshwar set the tone early on, striking twice in a sensational opening over and ultimately restricting RR to a nerve-wracking finish.
Despite losing early wickets, RR fought back admirably, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal's blistering 67 off 40 balls and Riyan Parag's resilient 77 off 49 balls. However, once their formidable partnership was broken, SRH capitalized on the momentum shift, clawing their way back into the game.
The nail-biting victory propelled SRH to the fourth position in the standings, leveling with Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants on 12 points. RR's chase of 202 was rattled by Bhuvneshwar's early blows, dismissing key batsmen Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson within the first over.
Despite facing some resistance from Jaiswal and Parag, SRH bowlers maintained their composure, with Cummins delivering a crucial 19th over, conceding only seven runs. The tension peaked in the final over, with Bhuvneshwar clinching the win for SRH by trapping Rovman Powell lbw off the last ball.
In summary, it was a gripping encounter that showcased SRH's resilience and determination, marking a memorable comeback victory over the table-toppers RR.
Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad 201/3 in 20 overs (Nitish Reddy 76*, Travis Head 58; Avesh Khan 2-39, Sandeep Sharma 1-31)
Rajasthan Royals 200/7 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 77, Yashasvi Jaiswal 67; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3-41, Pat Cummins 2-34)
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