Rajasthan Royals’ Rovman Powell dives into the crease efficiently through the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, May 2, 2024.
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Sunrisers Hyderbad pulled off a nervy one-run win over Rajasthan Royals of their Indian Premier League match right here on Thursday.
Nitish Reddy (76 not out) and Travis Head (58) scored half centuries to assist Sunrisers Hyderabad put up 201/Three after opting to bat.
In reply, Riyan Parag (77) and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (67) stitched a 133-run stand after Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked two wickets within the first over.
But Sunrisers bowlers made a robust comeback to grab the win off the final ball.
Earlier, SRH had been unable to capitalise on the Powerplay, dropping the wickets of Abhishek Sharma and Anmolpreet Singh.
However, Head and Reddy scored 96 runs off 57 deliveries to resurrect SRH’‘s innings whereas Heinrich Klaasen (42 not out of 19) offered the ultimate flurry.
Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderbad 201 for Three in 20 overs (Nitish Reddy 76 not out, Travis Head 58; Avesh Khan 2/39).
Rajasthan Royals 200 for 7 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 77, Yashasvi Jaiswal 67; Bhuvneshwar Kunar 3/41, Pat Cummins 2/34)