Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad scored a collective 492 runs in 20 overs. The bowlers were hit to all parts of the ground with Mohammed Shami conceding 75 runs from his four wickets without taking a wicket.
Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, and Zeeshan Ansari touched the 40-run mark in their bowling spells. Yuzvendra Chahal was the most expensive Punjab Kings’ bowler. He gave 56 runs from his four overs and dismissed Travis Head. Marco Jansen was hit for 39 runs from 2 overs. The likes of Yash Thakur and Glenn Maxwell touched the 40-run mark.
The final result went in favor of the home franchise as they completed the chase of 246 in 18.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Abhishek Sharma scored 141 runs off 55 deliveries with the help of 14 fours and 10 sixes. Former player Aakash Chopra reacted to the thrashing of the bowlers.
“Human Rights violation by the batters. Bowlers will have to submit mercy petitions after the onslaught. No one was spared, and Shami conceded 75 runs,” he said on Star Sports.
It was Hyderabad’s second win from six matches in the current edition. On the other hand, Punjab have won three and lost as many so far. Delhi Capitals are leading the table with 8 points from four contests. They are the only unbeaten team in the competition.
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