6th

Match

IPL No : #579

Sun, 09 April 2017, Starts from 00:00

Sunrisers Hyderabad - 1/140 (15.3)

Gujarat Lions - 7/135 (20)

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India

Sunrisers won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)

Sunrisers Hyderabad innigs
1/140 (15.3)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JJ Roy
c Dhawan b Kumar
31272150147.61 In 20174580 Career5626322
BB McCullum
lbw b Rashid Khan
520100050.00 In 20174042 Career3002301135
SK Raina
lbw b Rashid Khan
52380062.50 In 20177370 Career4171367160
AJ Finch
lbw b Rashid Khan
3450060.00 In 20171802 Career288329398
KD Karthik
c †Ojha b Nehra
3054322093.75 In 20177782 Career261926462
DR Smith
c sub (V Shankar) b Kumar
37382741137.03 In 20173741 Career3861368187
DS Kulkarni
run out (Rashid Khan)
1620050.00 In 2017100 Career9062
P Kumar
not out
713700100.00 In 2017700 Career3392217
Basil Thampi
not out
1310801162.50 In 20171301 Career1301
Extras
(2lb, 1b)
300000.00
Total
(20 overs, 6.75rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Bipul Sharma402406720 In 201700 Career1548
B Kumar4021251020 In 201780 Career89325
A Nehra402717921 In 2017110 Career101264
Rashid Khan4019351110 In 2017 Career1819
BCJ Cutting3029010221 In 2017 Career4148
MC Henriques1012012020 In 2017 Career52152
Gujarat Lions innigs
7/135 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
DA Warner
not out
76704564168.88 In 20179085 Career3615358146
S Dhawan
c McCullum b Kumar
912901100.00 In 20174951 Career313135363
MC Henriques
not out
52573960133.33 In 201710492 Career193115654
Extras
(2lb, 1b)
300000.00
Total
(15.3 overs, 9.03rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
SK Raina2024012403 In 201720 Career2146
P Kumar201618520 In 201790 Career85236
Tejas Baroka303309622 In 2017 Career06
DS Kulkarni201709220 In 201760 Career73236
S Kaushik402907730 In 2017 Career668
Basil Thampi2021011330 In 2017 Career03

Match Summary: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Gujarat Lions - IPL 2017, Match 6

On April 9, 2017, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed an exhilarating clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Lions (GL) as part of the IPL 2017 season. The match turned out to be a one-sided affair with the Sunrisers emerging victorious by 9 wickets, as they chased down the target with an impressive 27 balls remaining.

Gujarat Lions Innings

The Gujarat Lions struggled to build momentum, eventually posting a modest total of 135 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The innings started shakily as they lost their opener, Jason Roy, who scored 31 runs off 27 balls before being dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The Lions' batting lineup faced a stern challenge, with key players like Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina, and Aaron Finch failing to contribute significantly, managing only 5, 5, and 3 runs respectively.

However, Dwayne Smith showed some resistance, scoring 37 runs from 38 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 1 six, which gave Gujarat a glimmer of hope. Dinesh Karthik also chipped in with a patient 30 runs from 54 balls, but it was evident that the innings lacked firepower. Rashid Khan was the standout bowler for SRH, claiming 3 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs, effectively dismantling the GL batting order.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings

Chasing 136 runs for victory, the Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start. The Australian opener David Warner was in sublime form, scoring an unbeaten 76 runs off 70 balls with an impressive strike rate of 168.88. His innings included 6 fours and 4 sixes, showcasing his aggressive intent from the beginning.

Moises Henriques provided solid support to Warner, contributing a steady 52 runs off 57 balls as the duo guided SRH effortlessly towards their target. The pair kept the scoreboard ticking and ensured that SRH’s innings remained on track. Shikhar Dhawan’s dismissal for 9 runs did not deter SRH, as they chased down the target in just 15.3 overs, finishing with a comfortable score of 140 runs for the loss of only 1 wicket.

Conclusion

The match highlighted the strengths of Sunrisers Hyderabad, particularly their batting depth and bowling prowess, setting the tone for a promising IPL season. With this victory, SRH not only pocketed crucial points but also built momentum for the upcoming matches in the tournament, leaving Gujarat Lions to rethink their strategy moving forward in the season.

With a decisive win under their belt, Sunrisers Hyderabad proved that they are a formidable force to be reckoned with in the IPL 2017 season.


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