Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) continued their relentless pursuit of batting records in IPL 2024, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma orchestrating a historic PowerPlay blitz against Delhi Capitals. Sent in to bat first, the explosive opening duo unleashed an onslaught of boundaries, rewriting multiple T20 record books.
Fastest Team Century
SRH etched their name in the annals of T20 cricket by becoming the fastest team to reach the 100-run mark, achieving the feat in a mere five overs. This remarkable feat underscored the sheer dominance displayed by Head and Sharma during the PowerPlay.
Highest PowerPlay Score
The SRH openers didn’t stop there, amassing a staggering 125 runs during the PowerPlay overs, setting a new benchmark for the highest PowerPlay score in any T20 match. Their blistering start laid the foundation for a mammoth total, leaving the opposition reeling.
Joint-Fastest IPL Fifties
In a display of sheer batting prowess, both Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma etched their names in the IPL record books by registering the joint-fastest fifties of the ongoing season. The duo reached the landmark in just 16 deliveries, showcasing their ability to score at a blistering pace.
Head’s PowerPlay Exploits
Travis Head’s individual performance during the PowerPlay overs was nothing short of extraordinary. The Australian batter plundered 84 runs during the fielding restrictions, surpassing all but one individual PowerPlay score in IPL history – Suresh Raina’s 87-run onslaught.
Crossing 250 Thrice in a Season
SRH’s batting dominance extended beyond the PowerPlay as they became only the second team in T20 history to cross the 250-run mark on three occasions in a single season. This remarkable feat underscores the depth and firepower in SRH’s batting lineup.
Record-Breaking Sixes
The onslaught was further highlighted by the staggering 22 sixes hit by SRH during their innings, equaling the IPL record they had set earlier in the season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The boundary-hitting exhibition left the opposition bowlers searching for answers.
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting exploits continue to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in the shortest format of the game. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s historic PowerPlay blitz will be etched in the memories of cricket fans for years to come, serving as a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence in the game.
