13 May 2024
In the alternative world of ‘mathematical possibilities’ only the Kolkata Knight Riders have officially qualified for the IPL Play Off matches after 10 gruelling weeks of competition – although the Rajasthan Royals will have to lose their final two matches heavily and see a host of other results work against them in order not to finish in the top four.
Sunrisers Hyderabad continued to extend the boundaries (not literally) of what was previously thought possibly by chasing down a target of 166 in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket. Travis Head (89* off 30 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (75* off 28) at a run rate of over 17 – the highest for a target in excess of 150 in T20 history.
Chasing 166, Travis Head smashed 89 runs off just 30 balls, including eight 4s and eight 6s. He was well assisted by his partner Abhishek Sharma, who smashed an unbeaten 75 off 28 balls.
Together, they chased down the target by 9.4 overs with 10.
