The Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their strong start to IPL 2024 with a 31-run victory over the five-time champion Mumbai Indians. The loss marks Mumbai’s second in a row.
Hyderabad amassed a record-breaking 277 runs for the loss of 3 wickets after being invited to bat first. This surpassed the previous IPL record held by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. Heinrich Klaasen led Hyderabad’s charge with an unbeaten 80 off 34 balls, including 7 sixes, while Aiden Markram remained not out on 42.
Mumbai, chasing a daunting 278 for victory, fell short despite a valiant effort. Tilak Varma top-scored with 64 runs off 34 balls, while Tim David added an unbeaten 42 off 22 balls. For Hyderabad, Jaydev Unadkat and Pat Cummins each took two wickets.
