SRH vs LSG Key Moments: Hyderabad secure comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Lucknow

SRH win against LSG: Key Moments (PTI)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered an exceptional performance, securing a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with 10.2 overs to spare. SRH's batting duo Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head excelled, finishing the match in just 9.4 overs and dominating LSG's bowling attack.

Lucknow initially applied pressure in the first over, but the SRH batsmen quickly settled and capitalised on any loose deliveries. Lucknow's fielding was substandard, with several dropped chances that may have been pivotal. KL Rahul's decision not to use an impact player raised eyebrows and may have influenced the outcome.

Sharma and Head's remarkable batting display was highlighted by half-centuries reached in under 20 balls. Sharma scored 75 runs from 28 balls, while Head amassed 89 from 30 deliveries. Their powerful partnership propelled SRH to a swift victory, boosting their net run rate and placing them above Chennai in the standings.

In the early stages, SRH's bowlers utilised the pitch well, taking quick wickets and pressuring Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the attack with two wickets and an economy rate of 3.00. Despite a resistance from Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni, SRH outperformed LSG in all aspects, securing a dominant win and elevating their chances in the tournament.

LSG 1st Innings

• KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock open for LSG
• First boundary of the match and it is a SIX!
• Bhuvneshwar to de Kock, OUT. That is a super catch from Nitish Kumar Reddy! LSG 13/1 after 2.1 overs
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Marcus Stoinis, OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again! LSG 21/2 after 4.2 overs
• Pat Cummins to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! SKIPPER GETS THE SKIPPER! LSG 57/3 after 9.6 overs
• T Natarajan to Krunal Pandya, RUN OUT! LSG 66/4 after 11.2 overs
• Boundaries from Badoni and Pooran helped LSG to score 165, a total that seemed unlikely at the 13th over
• SRH restrict LSG for 165/4

• Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma open for Sunrisers
• Gowtham to Head, FOUR runs, first boundary of 2nd innings
• Travis Head hits quickfire fifty in 16 balls, Sunrisers reach 107 in powerplay
• Travis Head hits quickfire fifty in 16 balls, Sunrisers destroy confidence of LSG bowlers
• Sunrisers win against LSG, chase down 166 in just 10 overs