SRH set 267 run target for DC
April 20, 2024 21:18
SRH 266-7 (20 Ovs) vs DC | Scorecard
Mukesh Kumar returns for his third over, and Shahbaz Nadeem nudges the ball towards square leg for a single. Abdul Samad, the new batter, makes an instant impact by crunching his first ball through extra cover for a boundary. He follows it up by clearing the midwicket fielder for a couple. Mukesh Kumar finishes the over with a well-executed yorker, resulting in a dot ball. The over yields 9 runs, bringing SRH to 230-5 after 18 overs.
Khaleel Ahmed takes the ball for the penultimate over, and Shahbaz Nadeem pulls it out to long-on for a single. Samad attempts a swipe across the line but fails to make contact. However, he redeems himself with a stunning six into the crowd, showcasing his power-hitting abilities. A slight misfield by Pant allows Samad to pick up a single, resulting in a leg bye being called. With this, SRH achieves their highest score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium with 28 runs. Shahbaz Nadeem adds to the fireworks by slamming another massive six, taking his personal score to 38 off 24 balls.
The over concludes with another six from Shahbaz, propelling SRH to a formidable total of 250-5.
In the final over bowled by Mukesh Kumar, Abdul Samad attempts to go for a big shot but ends up hitting it straight to Anrich Nortje at cover, who takes a good low catch. Samad departs for 13 off 8 balls. Captain Pat Cummins comes to the crease and gets off the mark with a single. Shahbaz Nadeem continues his aggressive batting display by slamming a boundary, moving to 48 off 26 balls. Shahbaz looks for a quick two, but Cummins slips and can't make it back in time, resulting in a run-out by Mukesh Kumar. Cummins departs for 1 off 1 ball.
With Shahbaz Nadeem on 49 off 27 balls, he faces the last two deliveries of the innings. Washington Sundar, the Impact Player, comes out to bat, replacing the injured Travis Head. Shahbaz Nadeem seals an impressive innings by smashing a boundary, bringing up his fifty, his first in IPL 2024. He caps off the innings in style with a six.
The final over yields 15 runs, taking SRH to a formidable total of 266-7 at the end of 20 overs.
SRH has displayed their batting prowess not only in Hyderabad and Bengaluru but also in Delhi, showcasing their dominance across different venues.