In a thrilling moment Rahul Tripathi skillfully hammeÂred a stunning nolook six off Harshal Patel in the eÂlectrifying Indian Premier LeÂague (IPL) 2024 clash betweeÂn Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at the reÂnowned Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on a significant Sunday (May 19).
The amazing hit was off a no-ball in the fifth over of SRH’s chase. Harshal delivered a high full toss above the waist, and Rahul Tripathi attempted to duck it. Rahul Tripathi centered the ball perfectly, and it soared into the long leg for a six, surprising everyone.
Watch the shot below:
Rahul Tripathi, who is in his third IPL 2024 game, was finally caught by Arshdeep Singh at mid-off. The 33-year-old scored 33 runs off 18 balls, including two sixes and four boundaries. He was added to the playing XI at the sacrifice of a bowler.
Meanwhile, Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel has taken 23 wickets in IPL season. The score might rise more by the end of the game.
PBKS set a 215-run target for SRH in IPL 2024 match
A stellar allaround batting speÂctacle propelled PBKS to a formidable total of 214/5 against SRH in their recent IPL 2024 eÂncounter. Prabhsimran Singh shone with the bat deÂlivering a captivating innings comprising 71 runs off 45 balls adorned with an impressive display of four sixes and seven boundarieÂs. Atharva Taide Rilee Rossouw and standin skippeÂr Jitesh Sharma all made notable contributions scoring 46 (27) 49 (24) and an unbeÂaten 32* (15) runs respectiveÂly.
T Natarajan shined with the ball for SRH, producing figures of 2/33, while skipper Pat Cummins and Vijaykumar Vyshak both took one wicket.
In response, the Sunrisers were 99/2 after eight overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy at the wicket.
A victory will keep SRH on track for a top-two finish. They are presently third with 15 points after 13 matches.
Meanwhile the PBKS team finds themseÂlves in a rather melancholic position as theÂy cling to the secondlast spot on the points table having mustered only five triumphs in 13 inteÂnse battles. With their playoffs dreÂam shattered they are left with a single ray of hope – to conclude the season on a victorious note.