Travis Head, the opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), played a sensational innings in the IPL 2024 clash against the Delhi Capitals (DC), smashing an impressive 89 runs off just 32 balls.
Sunrisers Hyderabad made headlines in T20 cricket by achieving a historic feat during their match against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Led by Pat Cummins, the Sunrisers put up an astounding score of 125 runs in the powerplay, setting a new record in the format.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals aimed to take advantage of the evening conditions. Initially, their decision seemed strategic, but it quickly turned into a nightmare as SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma launched a relentless assault on the DC bowlers.
Travis Head stole the show with a breathtaking innings, scoring 89 runs off just 32 balls, including 11 boundaries and 6 massive sixes. His aggressive approach left the Delhi bowlers struggling to contain him, as he consistently found the gaps and cleared the boundaries with ease.
From the very beginning, Head set the tone by smashing a six off only the second ball he faced. He continued his onslaught, making every bowler look helpless against his ferocious batting display. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma provided valuable support, contributing a quickfire 46 runs off just 12 balls, which included 2 fours and 6 sixes.
The partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma was nothing short of spectacular, reaching the century mark in just 5 overs. This remarkable feat made SRH’s 100 runs off 5 overs the fastest team hundred in any T20 league worldwide.
Their aggressive batting paved the way for Sunrisers Hyderabad to amass an astonishing 125 runs in the powerplay, setting new records not only in IPL history but also in T20 cricket overall.
While Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive innings came to an end after his blazing 46 off 12 balls, Travis Head continued his rampage, guiding SRH to a flying start with the opening partnership reaching 131 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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