Posted by Sunrisers Hyderabad have once again etched their name in the annals of T20 cricket history with an outstanding performance that has left fans and pundits alike in awe. Their remarkable 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bengaluru during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season stands as the second-highest total in the history of T20 cricket, just behind Nepal’s 314/3 against Mongolia in the 2023 Asian Games. This achievement is even more impressive considering that four out of the six instances of teams scoring 250+ in IPL have occurred in the 2024 edition alone.
Unprecedented Run Fest: Aggregate Runs Soar
The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB not only saw a mammoth score but also set a new record for the highest match aggregate in T20s, with a staggering 549 runs scored in total. This surpasses the previous highest of 523 runs in a match between Sunrisers and Mumbai Indians earlier in the season. RCB’s 262/7 also set a new benchmark as the highest total by a team batting second in a T20, eclipsing South Africa’s chase of 259/4 against West Indies in 2023.
A Six-Hitting Spectacle
The match was a treat for fans of big hits, witnessing a joint record of 38 sixes between the two teams. Sunrisers alone smashed 22 maximums, setting a new record for the most sixes by a team in an IPL match. The total of 81 boundaries (43 fours and 38 sixes) ties the record for the most boundaries in a T20, matching the South Africa-West Indies clash in Centurion in 2023.
Travis Head’s Blistering Century
Travis Head was the star of the show, delivering a masterclass with the bat. He reached his century off just 39 balls, making it the fourth fastest in IPL history and the fastest for Sunrisers, surpassing David Warner’s 43-ball effort in 2017. Head’s half-century inside the Powerplay was his second in this IPL edition, joining David Warner as the only other Sunrisers batter to achieve this feat multiple times.
Bowlers’ Tough Day Out
While the batsmen flourished, it was a day to forget for the bowlers. Four RCB bowlers conceded 50+ runs in Sunrisers’ innings, a first in T20 cricket history. Reece Topley (1/68), Yash Dayal (0/51), Lockie Ferguson (2/52), and Vijaykumar Vyshak (0/64) found the going tough as Sunrisers piled on the runs.
Record Partnerships and Powerplay Blitz
The match also witnessed a record number of partnerships of 50 or more, with seven such stands in total. RCB’s 79/0 in the Powerplay equaled their highest ever in IPL history. Sunrisers were not far behind with 76/0, marking their sixth-best Powerplay score, with three of those coming in the current season.
Fastest Centuries in IPL
Travis Head’s century was not only quick but also historic. His 39-ball century joins the ranks of the fastest centuries in IPL history, alongside the likes of Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, and David Miller. His exceptional innings was a blend of power-hitting and exquisite timing, making him a standout performer in this high-scoring encounter.
Conclusion
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record-breaking performance against RCB is a testament to their batting prowess and ability to dominate the opposition. From setting new records for the highest team total and match aggregate in T20 cricket to Travis Head’s blistering century, this match had it all. While the bowlers may have had a tough day, the batsmen ensured that Sunrisers’ name would be etched in the record books once again.
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