Mohit sharma Win the player of the match award with his brilliant bowling performance | © iplt20.com
In the 12th match of the IPL 2024 season, it was Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squaring off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in what turned out to be an exciting clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This game had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams fought tooth and nail for the win.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and decided to bat first. This meant they would set a target for Gujarat Titans to chase down. The SRH batsmen came out swinging, trying to put up a challenging total on the board. They managed to score 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Abdul Samad played a fantastic knock, scoring 29 runs off just 14 balls. Alongside him, Abhishek Sharma also contributed well with 29 runs off 20 deliveries. But the highlight of the innings was the bowling performance of Mohit Sharma from Gujarat Titans. He bowled exceptionally well, taking 3 wickets for just 25 runs in his 4 overs, putting SRH in a tough spot.
When it was The Gujarat Titans’ turn to bat, they showed great determination and skill. They had a target in mind and went after it with all guns blazing. Sai Sudharsan played a crucial role in anchoring the innings with a steady 45 runs off 36 balls. He was well-supported by David Miller, who remained unbeaten on 44 runs off 27 balls. Captain Shubman Gill also chipped in with a valuable 36 runs off 28 deliveries. Despite some resistance from the SRH bowlers, Gujarat Titans managed to chase down the target with relative ease. They reached 168 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the 19th over, securing a convincing 7-wicket victory with 5 balls to spare.
Mohit Sharma’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his impact on the game. His contributions with the ball played a significant role in the Gujarat Titans‘ victory.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between the two teams, with Gujarat Titans emerging victorious thanks to their strong batting display. Sunrisers Hyderabad will now need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches, learning from their mistakes in this game.
Match Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad 162/8 (20) | |
| Abdul Samad 29 (14) | Mohit Sharma 3/25 (4) |
| Abhishek Sharma 29 (20) | Azmatullah Omarzai 1/24 (3) |
| Heinrich Klaasen 24 (13) | Umesh Yadav 1/28 (3) |
Gujarat Titans 168/3 (19.1) | |
| Sai Sudharsan 45 (36) | Shahbaz Ahmed 1/20 (2) |
| David Miller 44* (27) | Pat Cummins 1/28 (4) |
| Shubman Gill (c) 36 (28) | Mayank Markande 1/33 (3) |
Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad, elected to bat first
Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
Result: GT won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Mohit Sharma 3/25 (4)
