The IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 8, 2024, was a spectacular display of cricketing dominance by SRH. Played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, this was the 57th match of the season, and it turned out to be a one-sided affair.LSG batted first after winning the toss and posted a total of 165/4 in their 20 overs.
Ayush Badoni was the standout performer for LSG, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls, while Nicholas Pooran contributed 48 off 26 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against SRH’s disciplined bowling attack. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, delivering an economical spell of 4 overs, conceding just 12 runs and taking 2 crucial wickets.
Last LSG vs SRH IPL match
In response, SRH’s openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, put on a batting masterclass. They chased down the target of 166 in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket, achieving a 10-wicket victory with 62 balls to spare. Travis Head was in scintillating form, smashing an unbeaten 89 off 30 balls, including 8 fours and 8 sixes. Abhishek Sharma complemented him perfectly, scoring 75 not out off 28 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes.
Their explosive partnership ensured that SRH dominated the powerplay, scoring 107 runs in the first six overs.This emphatic win not only boosted SRH’s net run rate but also solidified their position in the points table. The match was a testament to SRH’s batting firepower and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s brilliance with the ball. It was a day to forget for LSG, as their bowlers had no answers to SRH’s relentless assault.
