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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad · · Toss: Punjab Kings (field)
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Toss
Punjab Kings (field)
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Venue
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs C Connolly starred with C Connolly: 107 off 58 (7x4, 8x6).

Match Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings in this T20 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad.

Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs

Toss: Punjab Kings elected to field

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 235/4 (20.0 overs)

Punjab Kings: 202/7 (20.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Punjab Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 15.0 (8 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 4th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team faced pressure in the 1st over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 2nd and 3rd overs.

Scorecard Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad235/4 (20.5 ov)
BatterRBSR
H Klaasencaught6943160.5
Ishan Kishancaught5532171.9
TM Headcaught3819200.0
Abhishek Sharmacaught3513269.2
Nithish Kumar Reddynot out2913223.1
Total235/4(20.5 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
YS Chahal43418.5
LH Ferguson441110.3
Arshdeep Singh443110.8
Vijaykumar Vyshak455113.8
M Jansen462015.5
Punjab Kings202/7 (20.3 ov)
BatterRBSR
C Connollynot out10758184.5
MP Stoiniscaught2813215.4
Suryansh Shedgecaught2517147.1
M Jansencaught1916118.8
SS Iyercaught55100.0
Shashank Singhcaught43133.3
P Simran Singhcaught3475.0
Vijaykumar Vyshaknot out11100.0
Priyansh Aryacaught1333.3
Total202/7(20.3 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
PJ Cummins43428.5
Shivang Kumar445211.3
Nithish Kumar Reddy21115.5
E Malinga43619.0
Sakib Hussain440110.0
Harsh Dubey236018.0

Key Performers

  • 🏏 C Connolly: 107 off 58 (7x4, 8x6)
  • 🏏 Abhishek Sharma: 35 off 13 (2x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 H Klaasen: 69 off 43 (3x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 Ishan Kishan: 55 off 32 (2x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 TM Head: 38 off 19 (3x4, 3x6)
  • 🎳 PJ Cummins: 2/34 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Partnership (over 6): 88-run partnership between H Klaasen and Ishan Kishan from over 7
  • Collapse (over 3): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (Priyansh Arya, P Simran Singh, SS Iyer)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 0): Wicket cluster in overs 1-2 (Priyansh Arya, P Simran Singh)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 11): Wicket cluster in overs 12-13 (Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh)
  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 61 runs at 12.2 RPO

Innings Phases

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 79 runs, 1 wickets at 13.2 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 95 runs, 2 wickets at 10.6 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 61 runs, 1 wickets at 12.2 RPO

Punjab Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 57 runs, 3 wickets at 9.5 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 73 runs, 3 wickets at 8.1 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 72 runs, 1 wickets at 14.4 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Punjab Kings:

  • YS Chahal 4-0-34-1 (Econ: 8.50)
  • LH Ferguson 4-0-41-1 (Econ: 10.25)
  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-43-1 (Econ: 10.75)
  • Vijaykumar Vyshak 4-0-55-1 (Econ: 13.75)
  • M Jansen 4-0-62-0 (Econ: 15.50)

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • PJ Cummins 4-0-34-2 (Econ: 8.50)
  • Shivang Kumar 4-0-45-2 (Econ: 11.25)
  • Nithish Kumar Reddy 2-0-11-1 (Econ: 5.50)
  • E Malinga 4-0-36-1 (Econ: 9.00)
  • Sakib Hussain 4-0-40-1 (Econ: 10.00)
  • Harsh Dubey 2-0-36-0 (Econ: 18.00)

Conclusion

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings — Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs. The victory was built on C Connolly: 107 off 58 (7x4, 8x6). Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 235/4 and Punjab Kings replied with 202/7.

Sunrisers Hyderabad made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 12.5 (2w). Sunrisers Hyderabad performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 11: impact 0.82. In a critical phase, Sunrisers Hyderabad put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 19: impact 0.81.

Execution Errors

Sunrisers Hyderabad faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 13.25 (6 boundaries). Against the backdrop of Vijaykumar Vyshak's the death overs difficulties, Vijaykumar Vyshak conceded at an economy of 13.8 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 10.0 (3w). Sunrisers Hyderabad steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 87 runs (11.11 RPO).

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