Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, scoring an astounding 125 runs in the powerplay during their clash against Delhi Capitals. This stunning display was led by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, whose fearless batting saw Sunrisers reach 266/7, setting the stage for a 67-run victory over a shell-shocked Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
In-form opening batsman Travis Head played an explosive innings, scoring 89 runs off just 32 balls, including 11 boundaries and six sixes. His opening partner, Abhishek Sharma, was equally impressive with 46 off 12 balls, sending 24 of the first 36 deliveries to the boundary. The pair’s blistering start left the Delhi bowlers reeling, unable to contain the relentless onslaught.
Delhi’s bowlers struggled throughout the powerplay, with even Kuldeep Yadav, one of their most reliable spinners, conceding heavily. The carnage began in Khaleel Ahmed’s opening over, which yielded 19 runs—the most economical over of the powerplay. Despite Kuldeep’s efforts to stem the flow of runs by claiming four wickets, Sunrisers’ momentum continued as Nitish Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed combined for a 67-run partnership off 47 balls to push the total past the 220-mark.
The Delhi Capitals faced a daunting task in their chase, and despite a valiant effort from Prithvi Shaw and Jake Fraser-McGurk, they ultimately fell short. Shaw hit four consecutive boundaries off Washington Sundar’s off-spin, but his aggressive approach led to his dismissal in the powerplay. Fraser-McGurk, relatively unknown outside Australia, played an impressive knock, scoring a rapid 65 off 18 balls with seven sixes. His efforts were not enough to keep up with the steep asking rate, as Delhi lost wickets at crucial moments and eventually crumbled to 199 all out in 19.1 overs.
Sunrisers’ comprehensive victory cements their reputation as one of the most explosive batting sides in the IPL this season. With their record-breaking powerplay and impressive performances across the team, they continue to be a force to be reckoned with as the tournament progresses.
