Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) unleashed an unprecedented batting onslaught to annihilate Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore apart the LSG bowling attack, chasing down the 166-run target in a mere 45 minutes.
Head and Sharma’s explosive partnership of 148 runs off just 30 boundary deliveries (16 fours, 14 sixes) shattered numerous IPL records. They reached their respective half-centuries in just 16 and 19 balls, respectively, and continued their relentless assault to guide SRH to a comprehensive victory in under 10 overs.
LSG’s only moment of respite came in the first over, which yielded just 8 runs. However, Abhishek Sharma’s dominance over Yash Thakur (4 consecutive boundaries) and Head’s exploitation of Krishnappa Gowtham (22 runs off one over) set the tone for SRH’s record-breaking chase.
SRH’s remarkable run-chase established several new milestones in IPL history:
* Highest total after the first 10 overs: 167/0 (9.4 overs)
* Winning with most balls to spare (100+ targets): 62 balls
* Highest Powerplay total: 107/0
* Fewest balls to a 100-run partnership: 30 balls
The duo’s blistering performance also highlighted SRH’s resurgence under new captain Aiden Markram. After a disappointing start to the season, the Hyderabad-based franchise has now won two consecutive matches, showcasing their potential as a formidable force in the IPL.
