SRH to South Africa: Highest powerplay scores in IPL, T20 cricket history


by Business Standard

Business Standard— The onslaught from Sunrisers Hyderabad opening batters -- Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head -- continued to enthral the IPL fans in the 17th edition. The opening combo of Abhishek and Head created history in the Indian Premier League as SRH scored the highest powerplay score without losing the wicket. Hyderabad's score of 125-0 in six overs has now eclipsed the highest powerplay score in IPL and T20 cricket history, including international matches.Highest Powerplay Score in IPL...

The Economic Times—IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad records the highest PowerPlay score in T20 cricket. Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded the greatest PowerPlay score in T20 cricket - 125/0 - in the 35th IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.Abhishek Sharma and Head, the openers, have each struck a half-century.Abhishek Sharma hit 40 in 10 balls, while Travis Head scored the second-fastest fifty in the 2024 Indian Premier League in 16 balls.Head and Abhishek scored 13 fours and 11 sixes in the first 6 overs, helping Sunrisers to the greatest score in T20 cricket history.This game-changing...

Sportskeeda—Sunrisers Hyderabad register the highest powerplay score in T20 cricket during the 2024 IPL game against Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad registered the highest-ever powerplay score in the history of T20 cricket as they scored 125 runs in the first six overs (125-0) of their innings during the 2024 IPL clash against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday evening, April 20. The hapless Delhi Capitals bowlers were taken to the cleaners as openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed them all over the park.Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant opted to bowl first on winning the toss in the franchise's...

Times of India—South Africa T20 World Cup Squad: Heinrich Klaasen, Gerald Coetzee headline South Africa's 15-man squad. NEW DELHI: South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Heinrich Klaasen and Gerald Coetzee being the notable inclusions. The 15-member squad, led by Aiden Markram, features a blend of experience and youth, aiming to make a strong impact in the prestigious tournament.The T20 World Cup will be played across multiple venues, with the group stage divided into four groups. South Africa find themselves in Group D, alongside Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and...