Aakash Chopra highlighted the SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) economical bowling. And Pat Cummins’ skillful captaincy reÂstricted Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This happeÂned in the final overs of theÂir innings. The match was an IPL 2024 clash in Hyderabad on Friday, April 5.
SRH limited CSK to 165/5 after requesting them to bat first. The home team subsequently knocked down the goal with six wickets and 11 deliveries to spare, earning their second victory of the competition.
In a video posted to his YouTube page, Aakash Chopra lauded SRH’s tight bowling and Cummins’ leadership.
After 13.3 overs, CSK appeared to be on track for a 180-plus total with a score of 119/2. However, after Pat Cummins removed the explosive Shivam Dube (45 off 24), the visitors scored just 46 runs off the last 38 balls of their innings.
Aakash Chopra Praises Abhishek Sharma’s Breakthrough Season with SRH
Reflecting on SRH’s pursuit, Aakash Chopra selected Abhishek Sharma as their first star performer.
The cricketer-turned-commentator also hailed Aiden Markram for his well-planned innings.
Abhishek scored three fours and four sixes in his swashbuckling knock. Aiden Markram, who replaced him at the crease, had a more consistent innings, hitting four fours and a six in 36 balls.