Match Summary: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Gujarat Titans - IPL 2022
On April 11, 2022, an exhilarating encounter unfolded at DY Patil Stadium, where Sunrisers Hyderabad faced off against Gujarat Titans. It was a high-stakes clash in the IPL 2022 season that saw Sunrisers Hyderabad clinch victory by 8 wickets.
Gujarat Titans Innings
Gujarat Titans batted first, setting a competitive total of 162 runs after completing their innings in 20 overs. The Titans had a rocky start, losing key wickets early in the match.
- MS Wade contributed 19 runs from 40 balls, before being dismissed LBW by Umran Malik.
- Shubman Gill faltered with just 7 runs off 14 balls, caught out by Tripathi off the bowling of Kumar.
- Sai Sudharsan managed to score 11 runs before being caught out by Natarajan, leading to an early collapse.
- Hardik Pandya emerged as a solid anchor for the side, scoring 50 runs off 73 balls, showcasing a mix of caution and aggression with 4 boundaries and a six.
- Abhinav Manohar added some firepower late in the innings with a brisk 35 runs from 29 balls, including 5 fours and a six.
- The lower order struggled, and notable contributions from DA Miller (12 runs) and Rahul Tewatia (6 runs) were not enough to stabilize the innings.
- Ultimately, the Titans finished their innings at 162 runs for 7 wickets, bolstered by 22 extras.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings
Chasing a target of 163 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad made an impressive start. They completed the chase in just 19.1 overs, scoring 168 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer at the top of the order, scoring 42 runs off 44 balls with 6 boundaries.
- Captain Kane Williamson played a pivotal role, chipping in with a well-crafted 57 runs off 86 balls, steering his side with a measured approach as he hit 2 fours and 4 sixes.
- Nicholas Pooran capped things off with a quickfire 34 runs off just 33 balls, ensuring that the Sunrisers crossed the finish line smoothly.
- The pair of Aiden Markram (12 runs not out) and Pooran brought their side to a comfortable victory, finishing the innings at 168 runs.
Bowling Performance
From Gujarat Titans, Mohammad Shami bowled exceptionally well, giving away just 32 runs in 4 overs, though he did not claim any wickets. Hardik Pandya was pivotal, taking 1 wicket for 27 runs in his 4 overs, while Rashid Khan had a notable spell, taking 1 wicket for 28 runs.
Overall, the match showcased a dominant performance by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, particularly with their batting depth and disciplined bowling, securing a vital win in IPL 2022.