The Sunrisers Hyderabad innings has drawn to a close in Hyderabad, and what a rollercoaster it was! After being put into bat by Mumbai Indians and collapsing dramatically early on, a sensational recovery effort led by Heinrich Klaasen has propelled SRH to a final total of 143/8 in their 20 overs. Mumbai Indians will need 144 runs to secure victory.
Innings Summary
- SRH Final Score: 143/8 (20 Overs)
- Target for MI: 144 runs
- Top Scorer: Heinrich Klaasen (71 off 44 balls)
Klaasen Falls Late After Heroic Knock
The backbone of the SRH innings was undoubtedly Heinrich Klaasen. Coming in when his team was tottering, he played a masterful innings:
- He scored a crucial 71 runs from just 44 deliveries, smashing 9 fours and 2 sixes.
- His magnificent knock finally ended in the 19th over (18.6 overs), caught in the deep off Jasprit Bumrah.
- Crucially, this wicket was Bumrah’s 300th T20 wicket – a fantastic milestone for the MI spearhead!
- Klaasen’s dismissal ended a vital 99-run partnership for the 6th wicket with Abhinav Manohar, which rescued SRH from a dire 35/5.
Late Wickets Stifle Final Push
While Klaasen’s partnership with Manohar (who contributed around 36 runs) rebuilt the innings significantly, SRH couldn’t quite capitalize fully in the death overs.
- After Klaasen fell for 71 with the score at 134/6, SRH lost a couple more wickets in the final over bowled by Trent Boult.
- This prevented them from potentially reaching the 150-155 mark, finishing on 143/8.
A Story of Recovery
It truly was an innings of two distinct phases for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The start was catastrophic, with the top order blown away cheaply (13/4 at one stage). However, the brilliant counter-attack and mature partnership led by Klaasen dragged them back into the game and posted a total that gives their bowlers something to defend.
MI Need 144 for Victory
Mumbai Indians will be relatively pleased with their bowling effort, especially the early breakthroughs and the finish. Despite Klaasen’s onslaught, they’ve kept SRH to a chaseable total. With their power-packed batting lineup, MI will back themselves to chase down 144.
The stage is set for the second innings! Can SRH defend this total, or will MI chase it down comfortably?