14th

Match

IPL No : #838

Wed, 21 April 2021, Starts from 15:30

Punjab Kings - 120 (19.4 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad - 121/1 (18.4 ov)

Chennai

Hyderabad won by 9 wickets

Punjab Kings innigs
120 (19.4 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Jadhav b Kumar
4060066.66 In 2021161157 Career2808249111
MA Agarwal
c Rashid Khan b Ahmed
220252088.00 In 2021105114 Career179517271
CH Gayle
lbw b Rashid Khan
150172088.23 In 20217683 Career9333695697
N Pooran
run out (Warner)
000000.00 In 2021910 Career2537163179
DJ Hooda
lbw b Abhishek Sharma
1301120118.18 In 202110978 Career7343937
MC Henriques
st †Bairstow b Abhishek Sharma
140170082.35 In 20211400 Career288322487
M Shahrukh Khan
c Abhishek Sharma b Ahmed
2201702129.41 In 20219075 Career6096425
FA Allen
c Warner b Ahmed
60110054.54 In 2021600 Career3432722
M Ashwin
c †Bairstow b Kaul
90101090.00 In 20211510 Career274913
Mohammad Shami
run out (Shankar/†Bairstow)
30300100.00 In 20211200 Career6852
Arshdeep Singh
not out
1020050.00 In 2021100 Career100
Extras
11 (1w, 1nb, 9b)
000000.00
Total
10/120 (19.4 overs, 6.1rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Abhishek Sharma4024261001 In 20212122/24 Career524
B Kumar301615710 In 20213335/19 Career139799
KK Ahmed402135920 In 20214213/21 Career31177
S Kaul302717821 In 2021184/29 Career52269
V Shankar10606310 In 20212112/15 Career1166
Rashid Khan4017141110 In 20215424/22 Career1961401
Sunrisers Hyderabad innigs
121/1 (18.4 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
DA Warner
c Agarwal b Allen
3703731100.00 In 2021130124 Career5979572215
JM Bairstow
not out
6305633112.50 In 20211731210 Career9639141
KS Williamson
not out
160190084.21 In 20211600 Career180714957
Extras
5 (1w, 1nb, 9b)
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Total
1/121 (18.4 overs, 6.48rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammad Shami201608530 In 20214373/15 Career64428
FA Allen4122161311 In 20211132/30 Career695
Arshdeep Singh303108511 In 20215253/23 Career17101
MC Henriques10707401 In 2021043/16 Career56202
M Ashwin402206700 In 20211193/21 Career42245
DJ Hooda4022061211 In 20210132/16 Career777

Match Summary: Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 14th Match, IPL 2021

On April 21, 2021, the Punjab Kings faced off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It was an intense contest where the Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious by 9 wickets, showcasing a dominant performance in both batting and bowling.

Punjab Kings Innings

Batting first, the Punjab Kings struggled to find their rhythm, managing to score only 120 runs in 19.4 overs. The team's batting lineup faltered under pressure, with notable contributions coming from Mayank Agarwal, who scored 22 runs off 25 balls, and M. Shahrukh Khan, who also added 22 runs off 17 deliveries.

The innings suffered early setbacks with the captain KL Rahul falling cheaply for just 4 runs, bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Other key batsmen like Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran failed to make a significant impact, being dismissed for 15 and 0 runs, respectively. The highlight of the innings for Punjab came from DJ Hooda, who managed to score 13 runs before being dismissed leg before wicket by Abhishek Sharma.

In terms of bowling for the Sunrisers, it was Abhishek Sharma who led the charge, claiming 2 wickets for just 24 runs in his 4 overs. Meanwhile, Khaleel Ahmed also made a mark with his brilliant bowling performance, picking up 3 wickets and conceding only 21 runs in his spell.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings

Chasing a modest target of 121 runs, the Sunrisers Hyderabad made short work of the Punjab total, reaching 121 for just 1 wicket in 18.4 overs. The opening batsman David Warner played a pivotal role, scoring 37 runs off 37 balls with a strike rate of 100.00, but it was Jonny Bairstow who stole the show with an impressive unbeaten 63 runs off 56 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes.

Kane Williamson supported well with his 16 runs not out, ensuring that Hyderabad cruised to victory with an excellent run rate of 6.48. The only wicket for Punjab came from Fabian Allen, who dismissed Warner. The Sunrisers' batting was exceptionally stable, allowing them to secure their first win of the season comfortably.

Conclusion

This match saw the Punjab Kings underperform with the bat, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad capitalized on their weaknesses with clinical bowling and composed batting. The match solidified Hyderabad's status as formidable contenders in the tournament, leaving Punjab with much to ponder ahead of their next match.

With this win, the Sunrisers Hyderabad proved their prowess in the IPL 2021 campaign, and both teams now look forward to their upcoming challenges in the tournament.


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