Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a commanding 36-run margin. Opting to bowl first, RR managed to restrict SRH to a total of 175 for 9. However, in their chase, RR’s formidable batting lineup struggled against Hyderabad’s spin attack, only mustering 139 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.

While the match appeared to be one-sided in the final overs, RR initially seemed poised to dominate SRH with their bowling prowess. Sunrisers’ top order struggled against the pace attack of the Royals. Notably, Heinrich Klaasen, who was set at the crease, was dismissed by a precise yorker from Sandeep Sharma.

Sandeep Sharma’s yorker sends Heinrich Klaasen packing

Following the collapse of SRH’s top and middle order, Klaasen ignited hope for the Orange Army with a superb half-century, steering Hyderabad’s recovery from 120/6.

However, Sandeep ensured that the South African couldn’t propel SRH to a strong finish. In the 19th over of the second innings, Sandeep delivered a medium-paced ball at 121 kmph. Despite its relatively slower speed, the delivery was impeccably placed at perfect line and length, catching Klaasen off guard and dismantling his stumps.

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Heinrich Klaasen departs!

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Navjot Singh Sidhu compares Sandeep with Wasim Akram

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former Indian cricketer who now serves as a member of the Star Sports Hindi commentary panel, praised Sandeep for his exceptional bowling skills. The Punjab-born-commentator likened the yorker of the RR bowler to the likes of Waqar Younis and the variations reminiscent of Wasim Akram.

“Heinrich Klaasen was looking dangerous but Sandeep Sharma was not worried. His Yorker reminds me of Waqar Younis. It was a perfect ball to one of the best batters in white-ball cricket,” Sidhu said on Star Sports.

“He has a lot of variations and is like Wasim Akram, who kept the batters guessing during his playing days,” the 60-year-old added.

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The much-awaited Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 commenced with a high-stakes clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday. The contest, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ??Chennai, saw RR captain Sanju Samson winning the toss and opting to? field first.

Trent Boult’s early setback

RR’s decision to bowl first seemed promising as their ace pacer, Trent Boult, stepped up for the opening over. Known for his early breakthroughs, Boult faced a formidable challenge against SRH’s Abhishek Sharma. On the third delivery, Abhishek displayed his intent by smashing Boult’s short-pitched delivery over the deep mid-wicket for a massive six. Not stopping there, the left-handed batter drove the next ball straight past the bowler for a four, placing Boult under immediate pressure.

Boult’s brilliant comeback

Despite the aggressive start from Abhishek Sharma, Boult remained composed. On the final delivery of the same over, he delivered a back-of-a-length ball on off-stump with some extra bounce. Abhishek, attempting another aggressive shot, misjudged the bounce and ended up lobbing the ball to extra cover where Tom Kohler-Cadmore made a comfortable catch. ??Boult’s swift response was crucial in curbing SRH’s early ?momentum.

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Boult’s continued dominance

Boult’s exceptional form didn’t end with Abhishek’s wicket. In the third delivery of the fifth over, Boult struck again, this time removing the dangerous Rahul Tripathi. Tripathi, who was on a rampage with a quickfire 37 off 15 balls, fell to Boult’s precision. Just two balls later, Boult further dismantled SRH’s batting line-up by dismissing their star batter, Aiden Markram, for just one run.

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On Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The victorious team of this match will advance to th??e final and compete for the prestigious t??rophy.

RR, the champions of the inaugural season of the lucrative league, will be eager to secure a win and strive to add another title to their name. Conversely, SRH, under the leadership of their new captain, Pat Cummins, will aim to overcome their opponents and progress towards facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 26th. Thi?s high-stakes encounter is set to take?? place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

• Total matches: 83
• Matches won batting first: 48
• Matches won bowling first: 35
• Average score batting first: 164
• Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
• Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
• Highest score chased: 213/4 (19.3 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

Based on past matches held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the pitch is expected to be favourable for bowlers, particularly spinners. Known for its spin-friendly nature, the su??rface offers significant grip and considerable turn. This characteristic could pose a challenge for batters, limiting their ability to play shots accurately. The spin and grip will likely limit scoring opportunities, potentially leading to a match where bowlers dominate proceedings.

Chennai Weather Forecast:

Cricket fans in Chennai can expect mostly favourable weather conditions for the upcoming match. While the sky will be cloudy, there is a 0% chance of precipitation, posing no disruption in the game. Despite temperatures possibly reaching 32 degrees Celsius, potentially testing the players’ endurance, the presence of winds at around 19 km/hr should offer some relief. Humidity levels are forecasted to be around 76%, which could impact both batters and bowlers alike.

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Squads:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c)??, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande?, T Natarajan, Travis Head, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Jaydev Unadkat, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Umran Malik, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Tanvir Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Nitish Reddy

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman ??Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore,?? Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen.

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