In the heart of Bengaluru, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, cricket fans witnessed a spectacular display of power-hitting and strategic bowling as Sunrisers Hyderabad clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB vs SRH) in the 30th match of the IPL 2024 season.
The match, held on April 15, 2024, ended with SRH emerging victorious by 25 runs.
Let check out RCB vs SRH head to head in the IPL.
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
22 matches played between the RCB vs SRH at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB has won 10 matches while SRH has won 12 matches.
Toss Moment
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to field first, setting the stage for SRH to bat.
“We’re set for a chase tonight, which has been typical this season. The pitch has been a bit slower. Honestly, we haven’t played our best cricket yet. It often feels like we’re not reaching our full potential. To shake things up, we’re making some changes. Maxwell and Siraj are sitting out, with Ferguson stepping in, hoping these adjustments can turn things around for us.”
Faf du Plessis, RCB Skipper
“The way we have approached the games has resulted in some great victories. It’s T20 cricket; you can’t win every match. We are going into this game with the same team as the last one. Here at the Chinnaswamy, even a score of 240 can seem just par.”
Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper
First Innings
SRH Batting
SRH’s innings was a testament to their batting prowess, with Travis Head leading the charge with a magnificent 102 off just 41 balls, including nine 4s and eight towering 6s.
Heinrich Klaasen supported the onslaught with a rapid 67 from 31 balls, and Abdul Samad provided the finishing touches with an explosive 37* off 10 balls.
Their combined efforts propelled SRH to a mammoth total of 287 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
RCB Bowling
RCB’s bowlers found themselves on the back foot against SRH’s aggressive batting.
Lockie Ferguson managed to claim 2 wickets for 52 runs, including the crucial scalps of Head and Klaasen.
Reece Topley also chipped in with the wicket of Abhishek Sharma, but at a costly 68 runs.
Second Innings
RCB Batting
Chasing a daunting target of 289, RCB’s batsmen put up a valiant fight.
Dinesh Karthik’s blistering 83 off 35 balls, Faf Du Plessis’s solid 62 off 28, and Virat Kohli’s quickfire 42 off 20 gave RCB a glimmer of hope.
However, their efforts were not enough to cross the finish line, as they ended their innings at 262 runs for 7 wickets.
SRH Bowling
SRH’s bowlers delivered when it mattered most. Pat Cummins led the attack with 3 wickets for 43 runs, including the pivotal dismissals of Du Plessis, Saurav Chauhan, and Mahipal Lomror.
Mayank Markande’s 2 wickets for 46 runs and T Natarajan’s crucial wicket of Karthik played significant roles in securing the win for SRH.
The Decisive Factors
SRH’s win was a result of their superior batting performance and effective bowling in the clutch moments.
Their ability to post a record-breaking total and then defend it showcased their all-round capabilities.
Man of the Match
Travis Head Travis Head’s century, which laid the foundation for SRH’s victory, earned him the Man of the Match award.
His innings was not only about the runs but also the manner in which he dominated the bowlers, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
A Match to Remember The RCB vs SRH match was a thrilling encounter that had everything a cricket fan could ask for: big hits, strategic bowling, and a nail-biting finish.
SRH’s 25-run victory will be remembered as one of the highlights of the IPL 2024 season.
