In the 57th match of the IPL 2024 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased a commanding performance against Lucknow Super Giants (SRH vs LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The match, which took place on the evening of May 8th, saw SRH emerge victorious by a staggering 10 wickets.
Let check out SRH vs LSG head to head in the IPL.
SRH vs LSG: Head-To-Head in IPL
3 matches played between the SRH vs LSG. Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 0 match while Lucknow Super Giants has won 3 matches.
SRH vs LSG: Toss Moment
LSG won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting first innings.
“We’ll bat first. We’ve had high-scoring games here previously, so we aim to set a strong total early.This is a crucial match for both teams. We’ve been in such positions before, so our goal is to stay strong and enjoy the game.
KL Rahul, LSG Skipper
We’re focusing on one thing at a time; starting with a solid performance in the first 6 overs and building from there. Our home record has been decent. Playing with home support always makes a difference, and we would have preferred that.
However, away games have their merits too. We’re familiar with the conditions and how they play out. Right now, our entire focus is on today’s game.”
“Yeah, thank you. My body tells me I’m 31, and with my birthday falling during the IPL, I’m expecting some cake on my face. We would have opted to bat first as well, but batting second here isn’t much of a disadvantage based on past games, so I’m not too disappointed.
Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper
It’s hard to predict; this venue has seen high scores, so we’ll just have to see how it unfolds.The challenge is relentless; you have to keep winning right until the end.
Winning today is crucial, though I feel there are still a few games we haven’t quite perfected yet. We’re making a couple of team changes today. Sanvir Singh comes in for Mayank Agarwal, and Viyaskanth replaces Marco Jansen.”
SRH vs LSG: First Innings
Lucknow Super Giants Batting
Ayush Badoni was the standout performer for LSG, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls, including nine boundaries.
Nicholas Pooran supported well with a quickfire 48* off 26 balls, hitting six fours and a six. Captain KL Rahul contributed 29 runs, while Krunal Pandya added 24 runs to the total with two sixes.
However, Quinton De Kock and Marcus Stoinis had early exits, scoring 2 and 3 runs respectively.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling
SRH’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who delivered an economical spell of 2/12 in his four overs, claiming the wickets of De Kock and Stoinis.
Pat Cummins also made an impact with 1/47, including the crucial wicket of KL Rahul. Cummins was also involved in a run-out, sending Krunal Pandya back to the pavilion.
LSG set a target of 166 runs after accumulating 165/4 in their 20 overs.
SRH vs LSG: Second Innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
The second innings was a masterclass in batting from SRH. Abhishek Sharma blazed his way to 75* off 28 balls, hitting eight fours and six sixes.
Travis Head went even bigger, smashing 89* off just 30 balls with eight fours and eight sixes. Their partnership was a sight to behold and led SRH to a comfortable win.
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling
LSG’s bowlers struggled to make any dent in SRH’s batting lineup.
Krishnappa Gowtham, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-haq, and Ayush Badoni all went wicketless as SRH chased down the target in just 9.4 overs.
Man of the Match
SRH’s ten-wicket win was a testament to their batting prowess and strategic bowling. Travis Head’s explosive batting earned him the Man of the Match award.
“It’s been thrilling to bat with Abhi. My focus has been on good positioning and reacting quickly to the ball. I caught a rhythm early and aimed to exploit the powerplay.
Travis Head, SRH
I’ve been honing my skills against spin, important for upcoming matches in the Caribbean and the World Cup. My coaches encourage the same aggressive approach, especially in the powerplay, and I aim to maintain this consistency to contribute to the team.”
This victory not only showcased SRH’s strength but also highlighted the areas LSG needs to work on.
The match ended with SRH scoring 167 runs without losing a single wicket, marking a memorable win in the IPL history books.