IPL 2018: Twitter Erupts As Sunrisers Hyderabad Defend Another Modest Total

Published - 29 Apr 2018, 09:24 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:37 AM

Continuing their hot-steak with the ball, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs while defending 151 to register their sixth win of the season.

Chasing a modest 152, the Royals were off to a shaky start. Rahul Tripathi once again failed to get going, departing for just 4. Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson then laid the foundation for an easy chase by adding 59 runs for the second wicket.

It looked Samson-Rahane stand would put Royals in command. However, the Sunrisers stormed their way back in the game by taking two quick wickets. Siddarth Kaul ended the fifty-plus stand between Rahane and Samson by dismissing the latter. A run later, Yusuf Pathan sent back Ben Stokes for a duck to reduce the hosts to 73 f0r 3 from 72 for 1. Jos Buttler also failed to get going, departing for just 10. His wicket saw the Royals’ reeling at 96 for 4 in the 14th over. But luckily for Royals, Rahane was holding firm from one end. The inaugural winners reached the 100-run mark in the 15th over.

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Rahane soon completed his fifty off 42 balls, thus keeping the chase on track. Sunrisers, however, kept things tight and as a result had 21 runs to defend in the last over. Basil Thampi went on to defend the 21 runs.

That Royals had such a modest total to chase was because of their bowlers’ fine effort. Led by K Gowtham and Jofra Archer’s fine show, the Royals never allowed Sunrisers to play freely. As a result, the Sunrisers could only post 151 for 7 . Archer starred with the ball, picking up 3 for 26 off his four overs while Gowtham took 2 for 18 in as many overs.

Gowtham did not take long to prove Kane Williamson’s decision to bat first wrong. In just the third over of the game, the spinner sent back the Shikhar Dhawan to give Royals a flying start. However, Alex Hales and Williamson did not let the hosts build on the early momentum. The duo could not bat freely but made sure not to buckle under pressure.

With Royals keeping things tight from their side, Sunrisers huffed and puffed to 39 for 1 at the end of the powerplay. The overs after the powerplay yielded more than 6 runs per over before Williamson took on Jaydev Unadkat in the 12th over. The Sunrisers skipper slammed the left-arm bowler for three fours and a six to provide the innings with the much-needed impetus. In the same over, he completed his fifty off 32 balls. The visitors entered the three-digit in the 13th over when Williamson took a single off the first ball of the 13th over.

With the innings entering its business phase, it was time for Sunrisers to explode. However, Royal dismissed Hales and Williamson in quick succession to put them on the backfoot. Gowtham triggered the collapse by dismissing Hales to end the 92-run stand. Hales, playing his maiden IPL game, never got going and played a laborious innings of 45 off 39 balls. Ish Sodhi then put the Royals firmly on top by sending back Williamson to reduce Sunrisers to 116 for 3. The skipper scored 63 off 43 with the help of 7 fours and a couple of sixes.

Williamson’s dismissal opened the floodgates as Sunrisers lost wickets in a heap towards the end, eventually posting a modest total.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the innings:

Another total successfully defended. SRH is Pakistan of #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L

— cricBC (@cricBC) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Hope this hurts Rahane a lot and he improves his hitting game. You have to be able to hit it for fun if not don't let the RR get over 10

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

I'm a big Rahane fan but I think it's high time he should step down from Rajasthan royal captaincy. #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— N (@filtered_heart) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

How many more proofs that Rahane is not limited over suited?

— ? (@LogicalBakwaas) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/Hramblings/status/990591482322210816

Tell you why MSD is special! That mental strength and calculations to know how to go about a chase is not everyone’s cup of tea! Butler stokes etc threw a dead easy game away attacking when it wasn’t needed #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Ravi Kalle (@rt_Kalle) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Credits to @<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->r<!---->o<!---->y<!---->a<!---->l<!---->s to be at 5th position in the points table despite Buttler and Stokes consistently underperforming for them.

And Unadkat not performing at all.

— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

English can't usually play spin, however getting bowled against चचा पठान in that manner, Stokes having a horrid IPL with bat.

— cricBC (@cricBC) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

WTF Ben Stokes getting out to Yusuf Pathan! Who needs Rashid when you have Yusuf.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Sanju Samson oozes class. Ian Bishop says he deserves a push up, meaning should be considered for international cricket. I agree. Would you?

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Rahul Tripathi not helping himself with his poor shot selection.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Christ the English lads appear to be having a miserable time in the IPL, apart from British passport holder Jofra Archer. Get him in all 3 formats chaps? No? Why? 7 years?! Wtf

— Ben (@Bengn87) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

He didn't bowl a spell, he cast a spell. GO GOwtham ?? #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/i_kaka10/status/990560847037689856

https://twitter.com/GauthalVl/status/990562571362041857

Jofra Archer is going to be some sensation in the years to follow!

Such a pleasure to watch him bowl?#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Partha (@parthiban_s) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

It's been 11 years but these Carraibeans have not stopped ruling the IPL . Two in an over for Jofra Archer and RR are in the drivers seat #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8 #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Swapnil Shanbhag/ स्वप्निल शानभाग (@swapniltalks) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Jofra Archer is one hell of a bowler! So impressive with his pace, but more importantly, his accuracy. That's something a lot of fast bowlers could learn. It's not all about pace, it's about accuracy. #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

137-5 after 18 overs. SRH would be looking into declaration now. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L

— cricBC (@cricBC) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

The way Archer is bowling, better for ECB to tweak qualification rules or on those lines 🙂 He has done well in CC too.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Very unlike Hales knock. Lacked fluency and usual finish.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

4th Half-century. Most By Any Other Player In #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8. You Gotta Appreciate The Way Kane Williamson Is Leading His Team From The Front Consistently. ??? #<!---->K<!---->a<!---->n<!---->e<!---->W<!---->i<!---->l<!---->l<!---->i<!---->a<!---->m<!---->s<!---->o<!---->n #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H #<!---->O<!---->r<!---->a<!---->n<!---->g<!---->e<!---->A<!---->r<!---->m<!---->y #<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->s<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->s<!---->m<!---->L<!---->a<!---->i<!---->H<!---->Q<!---->p<!---->j<!---->z

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/Cricketician_/status/990555719924580354

#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8:

Jaydev Unadkat: 11.5 crores

Wickets: 3
Eco: 10.38
Avg: 72.67
S/R: 42

Markande + Boult + Sid Kaul + McCleneghan + Shakib + Laughlin + Chahar + Gopal: 11.5 crores

Wickets: 67
Eco: 7.9
Avg: 21
S/R: 16#<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Abhay (@ImAbhay3) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Unadkat should pay Rajasthan Royals 11.5 crores to play in the remaining games of #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Tripathi is in team to drop easiest catches.#<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— निखिलिस्म् (@nikhiltiwari05) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/OneTipOneHand_/status/990555537778659328

Question is can RR beat the no of catches KXIP dropped against SRH – take some doing but they gotta believe and let go#<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

Rajsathan Royals should be banned for 2 more years for buying Jaydev Unadkat for 12cr rupees.

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

These players are playing the match in the heat of Rajasthan….. yahan toh 5 minutes ke liye bhi bahar jaane mein fatt rahi hai#<!---->R<!---->R<!---->v<!---->S<!---->R<!---->H

— sunil the cricketer (@1sInto2s) A<!---->p<!---->r<!---->i<!---->l<!----> <!---->2<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/cricBC/status/990543444622872583

https://twitter.com/Langer_Mayanti/status/990535786159226882

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