KL Rahul was surprised when Sunrisers Hyderabad came out to chase the target of 166 runs in 58 balls. Says, “I have no words”

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul on Wednesday said they were completely defeated by the incredible power-hitting of Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, terming it as “unreal batting”. Head and Sharma added another chapter to their dominance over the bowlers while scoring unbeaten fifties at pace to lead SRH to a 10-wicket win over LSG in a crucial IPL match. Chasing a modest target of 166 runs, Head (89 not out, 30 balls, 8×4, 8×6) and Sharma (75 not out, 28 balls, 8×4, 6×6) combined with the LSG bowlers to hit fours and sixes at will and only Target achieved in 9.4 overs. ,

“I have no words. We have seen that kind of batting on TV. But it is unreal batting. It seemed like everything was in the middle of the bat. Congratulations to his skills. He worked hard on his six-hitting skills. He said, “We did not get a chance to know what the pitch played in the second innings, it was difficult to stop them because they became weak from the first ball itself.”

SRH bowlers then got off to a brilliant start as Badoni (55 not out off 30 balls) and Pooran (48 not out off 25 balls) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 95 runs off 55 balls to take LSG to 165 for the fifth wicket. Reached a competitive score of runs. Four on a slow pitch.

Rahul blamed the defeat on a poor performance with the bat in the powerplay, in which he scored just 27 runs for the loss of two wickets.

“Once you are in a losing position, there are question marks on the decisions taken. We were 40-50 runs short. When we lost wickets in the powerplay, we could not get any momentum.

“Ayush (Badoni) and Nicky (Nicholas Pooran) batted well to take us to 166. But even if we had got 240, they could have chased it,” he admitted.

SRH captain Pat Cummins said it was an “unreal” batting performance from Head and Sharma.

“The boys (Head and Sharma) have had a fantastic season, but to win it playing less than 10 overs is unreal,” he said.

“We let them go, they are two guys who are very positive and I’m a bowler, it’s hard for me to give them any input.” Cummins praised both Head and Sharma lavishly.

“He (Head) has been like that for two years, he hits in tough areas, hits down the middle a lot, he might not be super traditional.

“(Abhishek) is an incredible player of spin and pace. With just 2 fielders out, it is really difficult for the bowlers against him,” he said.

Head, who was named player of the match for his pyrotechnics, said he enjoyed batting with Sharma as they complimented each other well.

“It was a lot of fun today. It felt good to get it done in 10 overs. Abhi (Sharma) and I have had a few partnerships like this. Just focus on getting into good positions, watch the ball carefully and execute the powerplays,” he said. Try to maximize.” Said.

“I know how hard he (Abhishek Sharma) works and how deeply he thinks, his spin game is second to none. We compliment each other very well. After missing the last few matches he Nice to see him scoring again.”

Abhishek thanked Lara, Yuvraj

After his explosive half-century, Abhishek thanked two left-handed batsmen who thrilled the crowd during their playing days – Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara for his success in the ongoing IPL.

“I think the hard work I put in before the tournament is showing now, thanks to Yuvi Paaji, Brian (Lara) and my father, who is my first coach,” he said.

Abhishek also thanked the SRH team management for the trust shown in him.

“I would never think of coming to such a tournament and playing at such a strike rate, but thanks to the team management.

“His message was clear and I supported myself.” Special mention went to his opening partner – Head.

“All credit goes to him (Head). The way he starts against all the bowlers…he chases them right from the start and takes the pressure off me.”