Indian Premier League 2024 Orange Cap: Updated After Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match No. 35

IPL 2024 is a pure thriller and the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. In the 35th match of the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad faced Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match has become the biggest example of the batting brilliance. Sunrisers Hyderabad batters took the game to a different level and those performances impacted the Orange Cap table.

SRH’s Record-Breaking Batting:

In the opening innings of the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad provided an exhilarating display of batting prowess, treating fans to an explosive start right from the onset. Opener Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head unleashed a barrage of boundaries, setting the crease ablaze with their aggressive strokes. Despite the early departures of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, the duo’s onslaught paved the way for a formidable total. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering knock of 46 runs off just 12 balls set the tone, while Travis Head’s scintillating innings of 89 runs from 32 deliveries, boasting an astonishing strike rate of 278.13, further propelled Sunrisers’ dominance.

Following the early dismissals, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed steadied the ship with commendable contributions. Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his batting prowess with a composed 37 runs off 27 balls, while Shahbaz Ahmed’s unbeaten knock of 59 runs from 29 deliveries solidified Sunrisers’ commanding position. Their collective efforts culminated in a record-breaking total of 266/7, marking the highest T20 score ever recorded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, leaving the opposition with a daunting task in the chase.

DC’s Average Batting:

Hyderabad’s aggressive batting onslaught created a tempestuous atmosphere on the pitch, setting a daunting target of 267 runs for the opposition. However, the chase proved to be a formidable task for the Delhi Capitals as they took to the crease in the second innings. The early dismissal of David Warner put pressure on the Capitals, but Prithvi Shaw, introduced as the impact player, injected momentum with a quickfire 16 runs off just 5 balls.

The highlight of the Capitals’ innings came from Jake Fraser-McGurk, whose explosive knock of 65 runs in a mere 18 balls electrified the match. Abhishek Porel and Rishabh Pant further bolstered the chase with notable contributions of 42 runs off 22 balls and 44 runs off 35 balls, respectively. Despite these valiant efforts, the Capitals’ batting order faltered against the relentless bowling attack of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Eventually, they succumbed to pressure and were all out for 199 runs, falling short of the target by 67 runs, handing Sunrisers Hyderabad a resounding victory.

The Orange Cap Race: