IPL 2024 witnessed a historic moment as SunRisers Hyderabad achieved a remarkable feat by amassing a colossal total of 277 runs for the loss of three wickets against Mumbai Indians, marking the highest-ever score in the Indian Premier League.
This extraordinary display of batting prowess took place during their match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Notably, the match witnessed an impressive exhibition of fast-paced batting, with Travis Head setting the tone by smashing a fifty off just 18 balls, only to be outdone by Abhishek Sharma, who reached the milestone in a mere 16 deliveries. This outstanding performance by the Hyderabad-based franchise surpassed the previous record held by Royal Challengers Bangalore, establishing a new pinnacle in the history of the competition.
The statistical highlights of this record-breaking evening are noteworthy. SunRisers Hyderabad’s total of 277 runs represents their highest-ever score in IPL history, eclipsing their previous best. Abhishek Sharma’s lightning-fast fifty in just 16 balls set a new record for SunRisers Hyderabad.
Travis Head initially held the record for the fastest fifty in the IPL, achieving the feat in 18 balls before Abhishek Sharma surpassed it in the same innings. Additionally, SunRisers Hyderabad posted the highest total in the first 10 overs of an IPL match, reaching 148 runs, surpassing Mumbai Indians’ previous record.
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The match also witnessed a unique occurrence where two players from the same team, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, scored fifty-plus runs at a strike rate exceeding 250. Moreover, SunRisers Hyderabad achieved their highest powerplay total in their history during this match, amassing 81 runs.
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However, amidst the batting brilliance, Jasprit Bumrah extended his lead in the list of bowlers with the most no-balls in IPL history, while Mumbai Indians’ debutant Kwena Maphaka conceded the most runs by any bowler in an IPL match, making it a challenging outing for the Mumbai franchise.
In the match, SunRisers Hyderabad, led by Travis Head and Mayank Agarwal, got off to a flying start, with Head particularly aggressive against Mumbai Indians’ bowlers. Despite losing Agarwal early, the onslaught continued as Head combined forces with Abhishek Sharma to inflict further damage on the Mumbai bowlers.
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Their partnership yielded a quickfire 68 runs off just 22 balls, with Head reaching his fifty in record time. Even after Head’s dismissal, Abhishek Sharma continued the onslaught, smashing boundaries and sixes with remarkable ease. Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen ensured that the scoring rate remained high, guiding SunRisers Hyderabad past the 200-run mark and eventually setting a mammoth target of 277 runs for Mumbai Indians to chase.
SunRisers Hyderabad’s monumental batting performance in IPL 2024 etched a significant chapter in the league’s history, showcasing their formidable batting prowess and setting new benchmarks for future matches.
