Another thriller was added to the IPL 2024. In the 30th match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In that match, Sunrisers Hyderabad scripted history again. They put on a huge total of 287 runs. While putting up the score, Hyderabad batters played exceptionally well. RCB batters’ fighting spirit was commendable. Those knocks made the Orange Cap race more competitive.
Hyderabad’s Masterclass:
While batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad started playing attacking cricket in the beginning. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head gave a dominating start. Sharma walked away after scoring 34 runs in 22 balls. But Travis Head showcased his dominance again. He scored a century only in 39 balls. He played a knock of 102 runs in 41 balls with a strike rate of 248.78.
Klaasen remained consistent even in this match. He scored an amazing half-century. In just 31 balls, he played a knock of 67 runs including 2 boundaries and 7 over-boundaries. He batted with a strike rate of 216.13. Aiden Markram and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten knocks remained commendable. Those performances impacted the Orange Cap table.Â
RCB’s Outstanding Fight:
Chasing a huge total of 288 runs was not an easy task. But while chasing the huge target, they showcased their characters. RCB’s fightback was commendable, with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis providing a strong foundation. Kohli made a quick 42 off 20 balls, while du Plessis added a half-century, scoring 62 runs in just 28 balls before being dismissed. However, it was Dinesh Karthik’s outstanding batting that stole the spotlight.Â
When RCB faced setbacks with three consecutive wickets, Karthik took charge and delivered a spectacular performance. He scored an impressive 83 runs in just 35 balls, smashing 5 boundaries and 7 towering sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 237.14. Despite his efforts, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the victory by 25 runs. Karthik’s extraordinary innings left a lasting impact on fans and highlighted the intense competition and talent showcased in the tournament.
The Orange Cap Scenario:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 361 | 7 | 113 | 72.2 |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 284 | 6 | 84 | 71.00 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 264 | 6 | 82 | 66.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 261 | 6 | 105 | 52.2 |
| Shubman Gill | GT | 255 | 6 | 89 | 51 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 253 | 6 | 80 | 63.25 |
| Shivam Dubey | CSK | 242 | 6 | 66 | 60.5 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 235 | 5 | 102 | 47.00 |
| Faf du Plessis | RCB | 232 | 7 | 62 | 33.14 |
| Dinesh Karthik | RCB | 226 | 7 | 83 | 75.33 |
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