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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins has etched his name in the record books, equaling Anil Kumble‘s feat for the second-highest number of wickets by a skipper in a single IPL season. This achievement comes as SRH gears up to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the much-anticipated IPL 2024 final on Sunday.
Cummins Matches Kumble’s Record, Eyes Warne’s Crown
Cummins’ fiery spell in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) not only secured a comfortable win for SRH but also propelled him into the record books. His dismissal of Tom Kohler-Cadmore marked his 17th wicket of the season, tying the record set by Anil Kumble during his captaincy stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2010.
However, the captaincy record for most wickets in an IPL season still belongs to the legendary Shane Warne. Warne’s exceptional bowling performance with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 yielded a staggering 19 wickets, a feat Cummins has the opportunity to surpass in the upcoming final.
SRH Cruises to Victory Over RR in Qualifier 2
Looking beyond the record-breaking performance by Cummins, SRH dominated the Qualifier 2 match against RR. After electing to field first, RR managed to restrict SRH to a total of 175/9. Heinrich Klaasen (50 runs off 34 balls) and Rahul Tripathi (37 runs off 15 balls) were the major contributors for SRH, providing a solid foundation for the team’s total. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head also played crucial knocks. Trent Boult and Avesh Khan were the standout bowlers for RR, picking up three wickets each.
Despite a valiant effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal (42 runs off 21 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (56 runs off 35 balls), RR fell short of the target by 36 runs. The SRH bowling attack, spearheaded by Shahbaz Ahmed (3 wickets) and Abhishek Sharma (2 wickets), proved too strong for the RR batsmen.
A Championship Showdown: SRH vs. KKR
With a convincing win over RR, SRH has secured their place in the IPL 2024 final. They will now face KKR in a thrilling championship showdown at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. While all eyes will be on the battle for the IPL trophy, Pat Cummins’ chase for the captaincy wicket record adds another layer of intrigue to this high-voltage clash. Can Cummins outshine the legendary Shane Warne and etch his name even deeper in the history books? The answer will be revealed on Sunday.
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