IPL 2024 SRH Vs RR Match Highlights:
The IPL 2024 season witnessed an electrifying showdown on Thursday, May 2. In a head-to-head faceoff, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) triumphed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just one run on the final ball of the match.
The climax of the game saw Rajasthan needing two runs off the last ball for victory. Pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling to Rovman Powell at strike. Bhuvneshwar unleashed a fiery delivery, trapping Powell LBW, and dramatically turning the entire match on its head. Rajasthan required 13 runs for victory in the last over.
Rajasthan's Playoff Hopes on Hold
Rajasthan Royals would have been the first team to secure a playoff spot had they won the match. However, their wait has now been extended. They have won 8 out of the 10 matches played, accumulating 16 points and currently sitting at the top of the table.
On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad have climbed from fifth to fourth in the standings with this win, gaining a much-needed boost after two consecutive losses. Hyderabad has won 6 out of 10 matches, with 4 more games remaining.
Riyan and Yashasvi's Fifties in Vain
In this gripping contest at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the hosts, batting first, set a target of 202 runs. In response, Rajasthan could manage 200 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, thereby conceding the match.
Riyan Parag racked up a dynamic 77 off 49 balls for Rajasthan while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a brisk 67 off 40 balls. Toward the end, Rovman Powell scored 27 runs from 15 balls, but couldn't take his team over the line. For Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3 crucial wickets, while captain Pat Cummins and T Natarajan grabbed 2 each.
Rajasthan Team's Scorecard: 200/7 in 20 overs
Nitish and Head's Storm Leaves Rajasthan Bowlers Flattened
Hyderabad put up 201/3 in their innings. They experienced an early setback losing 2 wickets for 35 runs, but Travis Head and Nitish Rana forged a 96-run partnership off 57 balls. Nitish remained unbeaten with a quickfire 76 off 42 balls, and Head contributed with 58 off 44 balls.
Nitish reached his fifty off 30 balls while Head took 37 balls. Henrich Klaasen later smashed a rapid 42 off 19 balls. Rajasthan's bowling attack, spearheaded by Avesh Khan, managed to take 2 wickets with Sandeep Sharma getting one.
Hyderabad Team's Scorecard: 201/3 in 20 overs
Source: aajtak
A Tightly Contested Rivalry Between Hyderabad and Rajasthan
The face-offs between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have always been intensely competitive. Their clashes are evenly matched with a total of 19 games played, out of which Hyderabad has won 10 and Rajasthan 9.
Rajasthan Vs Hyderabad Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 19 Rajasthan Won: 9 Hyderabad Won: 10
Probable Playing-11 for the Lucknow-Rajasthan Match
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (Captain/Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, and Avesh Khan.
Impact Sub:
Jos Buttler, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Anmolpreet Singh, Henrich Klaasen (Wicketkeeper), Abdul Samad, Nitish Rana, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (Captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and T Natarajan.
Impact Sub:
Jaydev Unadkat, Aiden Markram, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, and Sanvir Singh.
