Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rewrote the record books today in a thrilling encounter against the Mumbai Indians (MI). In a match that will be remembered for its sheer brutality. With the highest number of scores (277 & 246) this match was full of firecrackers. Moreover, this match also saw the highest number of 6s, along with the most boundaries.
The 17th season of IPL started a few ao and it is making a roar in the sports world already. Record-breaking action unfolded at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clashed with Mumbai Indians (MI) in an IPL 2024 showdown.
In a high-scoring thriller, the match witnessed a historic moment with the highest-ever number of runs scored in a T20 match. The combined total of 523 runs, including SRH’s 277 and MI’s 246, surpassed all previous records in cricket history. However, this remarkable feat eclipsed the previous record set at 517 runs during a match between West Indies and South Africa in 2023.
Other Smashing Records
Not only did the match witness a flood of runs, but it also saw a barrage of sixes. Mumbai Indians led the charge with 20 towering shots over the boundary ropes. It is closely followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad with 18 maximums. The total of 38 sixes in the match shattered the previous IPL record of 33. This record was set during a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in 2018.
Additionally, boundaries flowed freely in the match, with a joint record of 69 boundaries (including fours and sixes) being hit, equaling the mark set by CSK and RR in 2010. This thrilling encounter culminated in a victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who emerged triumphant by a margin of 31 runs.
The electrifying clash between SRH and MI not only rewrote the history books of IPL. It has also set a new benchmark for T20 cricket worldwide, making it a spectacle for fans to cherish.
This match will go down in IPL history as a true run-fest, and SRH will be forever etched in the record books for their phenomenal batting display. However, the question now remains: can any other team surpass this incredible feat in the seasons to come?
