Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heartbreaking Runner-Up Finish
Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL 2024 campaign as runners-up after a crushing defeat in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite setting impressive records during the season, including the highest score of 287 runs and 125 runs in the power play, SRH managed only 113 runs in the final. KKR chased down this modest target with ease, finishing at 114 for 2 in just 10.3 overs to claim their third IPL title. The unexpected defeat left SRH owner Kavia Maran in tears, who left the stands in the 8th over, only to return later, visibly distressed by her team’s performance.
Stellar Performances Throughout the Season
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s journey to the final was marked by outstanding performances from their key players. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were particularly formidable. Head, despite faltering in the playoffs, accumulated 567 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 191.65, including one century and four half-centuries. Abhishek Sharma contributed significantly with 484 runs. Other notable performances included Heinrich Klaasen (479 runs), Nitish Kumar Reddy (303 runs), Aiden Markram (220 runs), and Shahbaz Ahmed (215 runs). Contributions from Abdul Samad (182 runs), Rahul Tripathi (165 runs), and captain Pat Cummins (136 runs) were also crucial. On the bowling front, T Natarajan took 19 wickets, Cummins took 18, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with 11 wickets.
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Kavya Maran’s Emotional Response and Message to the Team
What a speech 👏🏼
Kavya Maran, the best owner!!!pic.twitter.com/yRtY6TJHUv— Travis Head 🇦🇺 (@ImTravisHead) May 27, 2024
After the final loss, a visibly emotional Kavia Maran addressed the team, expressing her pride and gratitude for their efforts. She acknowledged the hard work and the remarkable turnaround from finishing last in the previous season to becoming a formidable contenders this year. Maran highlighted the team’s exemplary display of T20 cricket, which had everyone talking throughout the tournament. Despite the loss, she encouraged the players by affirming her pride in their performance and thanked them for living up to the fans’ expectations. Her heartfelt message underscored the team’s spirit and resilience, setting a positive tone for the future.
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