IPL 2024 saw high scores – almost unheard of in the history of T20 cricket. Before this, the figure of 265 had never been broken in IPL. But in the first four weeks, two different teams breached the mark on four occasions. Sunrisers Hyderabad has been at the forefront of making big scores in IPL 2024. So far, he has scored 287/3 (vs Royal Challengers Bangalore), 277/3 (vs Mumbai Indians) and 266/7 (vs Delhi Capitals). Kolkata Knight Riders scored 272/7 (vs Delhi Capitals).

In the match against Delhi Capitals, SRH scored a world record 125 runs in six overs, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma hitting the only boundaries. SRH crossed the 100-run mark in just five overs.

Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram was asked about the high score and his response was interesting.

“It is illegal to score 100 runs in five overs. Even if you bowl a full toss, it cannot happen. You are paying the bowlers to hit. I feel for the bowlers in this format. But It’s unrealistic for bowlers to think outside the box, says Wasim Akram

“(Speaking about SRH) We all like the Australians, the way they play. Who says a fast bowler can captain well. It’s a different thing when Pakistan has a fast bowler (Shaheen Afridi is the captain. There is no other dangerous batting unit in any league. That’s why Abdul is one of my favourites. Samad is a great finisher Why is SRH at number 2? Pat Cummins’ captaincy has calmed down the team.

“Scoring over 270 is too much. It’s like scoring 500 in a 50-over game. Thank God I’m not bowling. It shows how cricket has changed. The boundaries are low but the fields are Same thing for 30 years. Hitting, hitting have changed.”