Match 50 of the IPL 2024 took place on Thursday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Pat Cummins, the captain of SRH, won the toss and decided to bat first against RR. They scored 201 runs against the Rajasthan Royals in 20 overs while only losing 3 wickets. SRH defeated RR by a mere run in a thrilling final-bowl match.
In the IPL 2024 points standings, the Pink Army is presently in first place, while SRH is in fifth. Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Heinrich Klassen scored 42, 76, and 58 runs apiece for the SRH. SRH avoided losing to the table-toppers because of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar’s thrilling final overperformance.
Here are some highlights from the game:
1. The innings of Nitish Reddy and Travis Head:
Despite a sluggish start, SRH was able to overwhelm the table-toppers with a huge score thanks to ace batsman Travis Head. The team received a tremendous boost from Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reddy achieved 76 runs in 42 deliveries, while the Australian batsman scored 58 runs in 44 balls. Their wicketkeeper, Henrich Klassen, also scored 42 runs off of just 19 balls, in addition to them. Against the unbeatable Rajasthan Royals, these batsmen managed to score 201 runs.
Travis Head has a 39 ball century in IPL 2024.
Travis Head has a 37 ball fifty in IPL 2024.
– Head and his adaptability. 👌pic.twitter.com/F2kn6cq5tM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2024
2. The IPL 2024 Purple Cap Holder, T Natarajan
The standout player for Sunrisers Hyderabad this year has been T Natarajan. He has so far performed exceptionally well against every team. He grabbed two crucial wickets of Shimron Hetmyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the game against the unbeatable Rajasthan Royals. With 15 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 8.96, Natarajan takes the Purple Cap for the 2024 Indian Premier League after Thursday’s game against the Royals.
T NATARAJAN IS THE PURPLE CAP HOLDER OF IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/b4yysUEpXO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2024
3. The only player without a cap to reach 400 runs is Riyan Parag.
The first uncapped player to reach 400 runs in the IPL 2024 is Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals. His role as the team’s middle-order pillar can be described as such. He produced an incredible inning in a significant run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 77 runs off 49 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes. Jos Buttler and captain Sanju Samson both returned to the pavilion with ducks.
TAKE A BOW, RIYAN PARAG!!
77 (49) with 8 fours and 4 sixes – an excellent innings in a big run chase when both Buttler and Samson registered a duck. 👌 pic.twitter.com/MOC3ara8Sp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2024
4. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar: SRH’s Hero
Bhuvaneshwar Kumar stopped 13 runs off 6 deliveries and then 2 runs off 1 delivery against Rovman Powell in a thrilling last-bowl match against the Rajasthan Royals. He supported SRH in their 202-run total defence against the IPL 2024 Points Table leaders. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar on Thursday showed off an incredible bowling performance against the Rajasthan Royals. Because of his efforts, he was named Player of the Match.
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BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR – THE HERO OF SRH…!!! 🫡
RR needed 13 in 6 balls – 1,2,4,2,2,W to win it for SRH by 1 run. A crazy match in Hyderabad. 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/61tMRLa2RW
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2024
Here are some more highlights from the SRH vs. RR match 50 of IPL 2024:
Horrible decision again from third umpire. There were two more frames to see. Head’s bat was in the air.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 2, 2024
The worst third umpire decision I’ve seen in a very long time. Why have 3 different angles if you’re not going to look at the top picture… https://t.co/F3ii9HKfVq
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) May 2, 2024
Bhuvi has got the crowd roaring!! Splendid start!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 2, 2024
How good has Nitish Reddy been this season . He must recognise that there’s a slot for an all-rounder to be fulfilled in coming years for india and as a individual he should be aware and work towards that goal .There is potential . #SRHvsRR
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) May 2, 2024
When no one trusted Riyan Parag , When no one backed Riyan Parag , Samson trusted and backed him
But no one will appreciate Sanju for backing him , if it was some Dhoni or Rohit they would’ve taken it to sky
Thank You Samson For Backing Him
And Thank You Parag For Repaying 🤗 pic.twitter.com/sOHd293x9V— Chinmay Shah (@chinmayshah28) May 2, 2024
– 84*(45) vs DC.
– 54*(39) vs MI.
– 76(48) vs GT.
– 77(49) vs SRH.Riyan Parag – The backbone of middle order, India call comming soon, 2018 U-19 batch is peaking for new legacy. pic.twitter.com/snXqjCEEpD
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 2, 2024
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