IN PHOTOS | IPL 2024, RCB vs SRH: A T20 blockbuster!

The Indian Premier League, known for its entertainment and all-round display is at its peak. Here is all you need to know about the 30th fixture of the tournament (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

Updated On: 2024-04-16 11:40 AM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Dinesh Karthik (Pic: AFP)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnswamy Stadium. The stadium witnessed the highest-ever T20 match aggregate. Both teams' combined score was 549 runs, with Hyderabad scoring 287 and Bengaluru with a score of 262 runs

Also, the Orange Army broke their record of the highest total in the history of IPL which was 277 runs against Mumbai Indians. On April 14, SRH put a score of 287 runs against RCB at the M Chinnswamy Stadium

Opening batsman Tarvis Head struck a remarkable 102 runs in just 41 balls which included 9 fours and 8 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen too, did not take a step back and scored 67 runs off 31 balls. His knock was laced with 2 fours and 7 sixes

While chasing a target of 288, host team captain Faf du Plessis accumulated 62 runs in 28 balls including 7 fours and 4 sixes. The batter lost his wicket in Pat Cummins' over

Despite the big hits from Head, Klassen and du Plessis, 38-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik stole the show. The right-hander smashed 83 runs in just 35 balls. His entertaining knock was laced with 5 fours and 7 sixes. Despite the heroic performance from Karthik, the veteran fell short of taking the team home as Hyderabad won by 25 runs

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