Today, March 27th, 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new record in IPL history. They scored a whopping 277-3 against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This is the highest team total ever recorded in the IPL!
Sunrisers Hyderabad Scorch the Record Books Against Mumbai Indians!
The 27th of March, 2024, will forever be etched in the memory of cricket fans as the day Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rewrote history in the Tata IPL. In a dominant display of batting brilliance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the Orange Army amassed a colossal 277-3 against their arch-rivals, the Mumbai Indians (MI). This phenomenal score not only secured a convincing victory for SRH but also shattered the record for the highest team total in IPL history.
The previous record, held by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with their 263-5 against Pune Warriors India in 2013, paled in comparison to SRH’s onslaught. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg, playing with maturity beyond their years, laid a solid foundation. Sharma, known for his aggressive strokeplay, anchored the innings with a well-paced 84. Garg, on the other hand, played the role of the aggressor, smashing a whirlwind 72. The duo’s 156-run opening partnership laid the platform for a mammoth total.
The middle order continued the carnage. The experienced Nicholas Pooran, fresh off a string of low scores, unleashed his power with a breathtaking 68 off just 34 deliveries. The left-hander’s knock was a masterclass in clean hitting, peppered with boundaries and sixes. The cameos from Rahul Tripathi (27) and Washington Sundar (18*) ensured the momentum remained firmly with SRH.
The Mumbai Indians bowlers, lacking their usual sting, toiled away without much success. Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of their attack, looked off-color and could only manage one wicket. The spin duo of Piyush Chawla and Rahul Chahar tried their best to contain the flow of runs, but the sheer brilliance of SRH’s batting proved too much to handle.
This record-breaking victory holds immense significance for SRH. After suffering narrow defeats in their opening two matches, this win serves as a shot in the arm for their confidence. The team management will be particularly pleased with the form of their young openers and the return to touch of Nicholas Pooran.
For the Mumbai Indians, this match is a wake-up call. Having lost their first two matches as well, they need to address their bowling woes and find a way to spark their batting line-up. The upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams as they look to climb the points table in the highly competitive Tata IPL 2024.