Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a competitive total of 190/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to a powerful innings from Travis Head, who smashed 47 runs off just 28 balls. Head set the tone early, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Nitish Kumar Reddy (32 off 28) and Aniket Verma (36 off 15) played crucial cameos, while Pat Cummins' explosive 18 off 4 balls provided the late flourish.
Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for 34 runs, while Avesh Khan (1/45) and Digvesh Singh Rathi (1/40) provided support. Prince Yadav was economical, conceding just 29 runs in his spell and dismissing the dangerous Head.
Despite the flurry of wickets, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to cross the 190-run mark, setting a challenging target for their opponents. With the pitch offering assistance to both batters and bowlers, the chase promises to be a thrilling contest. Stay tuned for the second innings action!
Source: Live Updates