IPL 2025: SRH Sets Record for Most Sixes in an Innings
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In IPL 2025 match held on March 26, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. SRH emerged victorious with a commanding 67-run win over DC.
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Match Overview: SRH’s Dominant Performance in IPL 2025
SRH’s batting lineup delivered an outstanding performance, posting a formidable total of 266 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were instrumental in this achievement, forging a rapid 131-run partnership off just 38 balls. Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering 46 runs off 12 balls, while Travis Head contributed a swift 89 runs off 32 balls. Their aggressive batting set a solid foundation for SRH’s innings.
In response, DC’s chase began with promise, highlighted by Jake Fraser-McGurk’s quick 65 runs. However, SRH’s bowlers, particularly T Natarajan, who took 4 wickets for 19 runs, tightened their grip in the latter stages. DC was eventually restricted to 199 runs, falling short by 67 runs.
Records and Highlights
- Highest Powerplay Score in T20s: SRH set a new record for the highest team score after the first six overs in T20 history, amassing 125 runs without loss. This surpassed the previous best of 106/0 by Nottinghamshire against Durham in 2017.
- Fastest Fifty for DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk recorded the fastest half-century for Delhi Capitals in IPL history, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls. He broke Chris Morris’ earlier record of a 17-ball fifty set in 2016.
- Most Sixes in an IPL Innings: SRH equaled their record for the most sixes in an IPL innings, hitting 22 sixes during the match.
This victory reinforces SRH’s strong form in IPL 2025, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess. The match will be remembered for its record-breaking performances and the high-octane display of cricket by both teams.