Wednesday night in Hyderabad was a paradise for batters, as bowlers struggled on the field, witnessing Sunrisers Hyderabad set the highest-ever total in IPL history and then managing to withstand a spirited chase from Mumbai Indians to secure their first win of the season.
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Here’s a breakdown of the records shattered during the SRH vs MI clash:
1. Highest Team Total: Sunrisers Hyderabad amassed 277/3 in their allotted 20 overs, establishing a new record for the highest team total in IPL history. This surpasses the previous record of 263/5 set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. Additionally, this total stands as the fourth-highest in all T20 matches.
2. SRH’s Best Powerplay Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad made an explosive start, accumulating 81/1 in the first six overs, marking their highest total in the Powerplay. Their previous best was 79/0 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad.
Also Read: SunRisers Hyderabad Break IPL’s Highest Total Record With 277/3 vs MI
3. Fastest Fifty by an SRH Batter: Abhishek Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a fifty in just 16 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty by any Sunrisers Hyderabad batter in IPL history. This breaks the previous record set by Travis Head, who reached the milestone in 18 balls during the same innings.
In the T20 match, Mumbai Indians (MI) scored 246/5 in their pursuit of 278, setting a new record for the most runs scored by a team in a T20 match. Despite their unsuccessful chase, the match aggregate of 523 runs now stands as the highest in T20 history.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made history at the halfway mark by reaching 148/2 after their first 10 overs. This achievement marks the highest score by any team at this stage in an IPL match. Interestingly, they surpassed the previous record of 131/3, which was also set by MI, during a match in 2021 against SRH.
