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RCB vs Uber: A Controversial Ad Featuring Travis Head Sparks Legal Battle

April 17, 2025, 6:26 pm

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has sued Uber in the Delhi High Court over a contentious ad. The ad includes cricketer Travis Head, who is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) now but was with RCB during the 2016-2017 season. The contention arises out of Uber’s adoption of RCB’s well-known slogan “Ee Sala Cup Namde” (This year, the cup is ours) without a license.

Why is RCB Angry?

RCB contends that Uber misused their famous slogan and name without permission in the ad named ‘Baddies in Bengaluru.’ The ad features Travis Head, also known as ‘Hyderabaddie,’ entering a stadium in disguise with someone else and spray-painting a lighthearted message that reads, “Royally Challenged Bengaluru vs Hyderabad” rather than the conventional “Bengaluru vs Hyderabad.”

The Hyderabaddie is on a wicked mission. First stop, Bengaluru!?

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— Uber India (@Uber_India) April 5, 2025

The players are dissatisfied with the manner the ad uses their name and tagline. They argue that Uber’s video, which has exceeded 1.3 million hits on YouTube, is injurious to RCB’s brand and insulting to their trademark.

Uber’s Defense

Uber, however, feels that the lawsuit is frivolous and asserts that the ad was intended to be humorous. Their attorneys contend that the video mocks Bengaluru’s infamous traffic and showcases Uber Moto as a quicker mode of transportation. Uber also asserts that they didn’t utilize RCB’s trademark directly but devised a light-hearted context to display SRH’s potential threat to RCB in their next match.

“RCB has severely underestimated the Indian public’s sense of humour,” Uber’s attorney said, calling the lawsuit “preposterous” and asserting the ad was a benign effort at creativity.

Legal Case of RCB

Conversely, RCB’s lawyers do not concur, emphasizing that the essence of the matter is Uber’s exploitation of another’s brand without permission. They contend that using a variant of RCB’s trademark was a way for Uber to promote its service at the expense of the team’s hard-gained reputation and reap profits from it.

The Delhi High Court has listened to arguments from both sides but has not yet given a final judgment. It is to be seen whether the court will decide in favor of RCB or whether the company will have to accept the light-hearted ad as part of the advertising scene in today’s times.

Sehwag Calls SRH the New ‘Punjab Kings’, Slams Pat Cummins

April 5, 2025, 11:33 am

Three consecutive losses have put SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) with much to think about before the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) reaches its business end. The hyper-aggressive strategy adopted by last year’s runners-up has bitten them in the back, as their shoot-and-scoff batting line-up fell to 120 all out in pursuit of 201 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Veteran India batsman Virender Sehwag was left stunned by SRH’s collapse, particularly with the surface not supporting much to the bowlers. Sehwag even drew a parallel between the current state of SRH and Punjab Kings (PBKS) of the past.

Virender Sehwag Compares SRH to PBKS of the Past

“Punjab used to put a spoke in their own wheels and now it seems they have given it to Hyderabad. They made 190 and lost, then made about 160 and lost, today they couldn’t chase down 200,” Sehwag told.

“Neither was (KKR’s) bowling attack nor the wicket (too difficult to deal with). They batted first and scored 200. We could see that the ball wasn’t turning, there wasn’t too much help in any way for the bowlers. It is just that it was a little slow, and the bowlers were bowling mostly slow balls but you get adjusted to that if you stay in the crease for some time,” he added.

SRH Losing Their Entertaining Identity Says Sehwag

Virender Sehwag also added that SRH are gradually losing the image they have established; playing fun brand of cricket.

“Hyderabad have disappointed. What can I say? They’ve got so many batters and nobody could score runs, and they get all out at 120. The paying public has come to see you. Yes, the game was in Kolkata, but Hyderabad has a reputation. That it will be entertaining to watch them. It was just disappeared here,” Sehwag explained.

From Thrashing RR to Losing Momentum

SRH, who started their season with a bang by thrashing the Rajasthan Royals, have lost their charm.

Their way of winning hinted towards a bright path ahead of them as the whole team sang in harmony. However, since humiliating the Royals, Hyderabad has lost its muse.

It began when Lucknow Super Giants knocked over their 191-run target with ease. The losing run continued after a bashing by the Delhi Capitals, topped by the Kolkata Knight Riders, pounding them to an 80-run loss.

SRH Coaching Staff Still Backing Aggressive Style

But SRH bowling coach James Franklin has supported the destructive batting units to get back to their explosive ways after two consecutive flop shows. SRH will now host an energetic Gujarat Titans (GT) team at home on Sunday, April 6.

Kavya Maran Went from Cheerful to “Why Did I Even Come?” in 16.1 Overs

March 28, 2025, 1:03 pm

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won a comprehensive five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 match on Thursday. LSG chased SRH’s score of 190/9 in 16.1 overs while playing at Hyderabad, gaining two valuable points in the competition.

SRH, whose explosive batting order includes Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, could not make the best of their firepower. Shardul Thakur of LSG tore their batting order apart with a clinical show to limit SRH to 190/9 from 20 overs. Although 190 is a fighting score, it was below par, considering SRH’s typical batting excellence.

Pooran and Marsh Lead LSG’s Rampage

LSG’s pursuit was nothing less than a batting clinic. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh spearheaded the effort, hitting merciless knocks of 70 (26 balls) and 52 (31 balls), respectively. Their relentless onslaught tore apart SRH’s bowling attack, making the run chase look easy.

Kavya Maran’s Viral Reaction

SRH owner Kavya Maran, who is no stranger to the passionate support of a crowd, was visibly upset when LSG batsmen shredded her side’s bowling attack. Her moments of frustration and dejection soon caught the internet’s eye, making her reactions go viral on social media.

Later in the game, SRH skipper Pat Cummins recognized LSG’s better play.

Kavya maran has more expressions than all bollywood heroines combined ?❤️
Kavya maran >>heroines pic.twitter.com/IWzfyIQZI7

— Mask ? (@Mr_LoLwa) March 27, 2025

“Kavya Maran” is very beautiful ❤️?#KavyaMaran pic.twitter.com/LwnZ2CUZxL

— Urmila (@Urmila_95) March 27, 2025

Kavya Maran reaction after Travis head catch drop ? pic.twitter.com/DL5YlOmSm3

— Twiter kumar (@YouTubeKum11042) March 27, 2025

Kavya Maran tonight. pic.twitter.com/OoFkDT82gA

— Stutii (@Sam0kayy) March 27, 2025

“It was a different wicket the other day, but we had to score quickly. They batted really well though. Still a very good wicket, that was the best wicket in the world, this was the second-best wicket. It gripped a little bit, but it was a nice wicket. Every time it’s a fresh game, they bowled really well, it was very well planned,” Cummins said.

He also stressed the need to learn from the defeat:

“It was a pretty good effort to get to 190. You always need one person to bat throughout the innings, like Ishan (Kishan) did the other day, but they bowled really well, never let us off the hook. We got 8 batters, it’s about going out there and making an impact. You see things you could have done better, that could have been the difference. It’s a long competition, we will get a chance pretty quickly, so we need to move on,” he added.

SRH started their IPL 2025 journey with a breathtaking 44-run win against the Rajasthan Royals, posting an enormous 286/6 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan was the top gun with a blazing 106* off 47, while Travis Head hammered 67 off 31.

In the future, SRH hopes to regain their form as they take on Delhi Capitals in their upcoming IPL 2025 game on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.

Ishan Kishan Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 11.25 Crore, MI No Longer In The Race

November 24, 2024, 9:31 pm

Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their batting lineup by securing Ishan Kishan for INR 11.25 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, marking the end of his seven-season stint with Mumbai Indians. Kishan, now set to join an explosive top order alongside Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, adds significant firepower to SRH’s batting.

While Punjab Kings also showed interest, it was SRH’s late bids that clinched the deal. Despite being one of the top Indian batters in the auction pool, Kishan’s value didn’t reach the levels of players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer.

Kishan’s IPL career includes 2644 runs from 105 matches, with his best season in 2020, where he scored 516 runs and helped MI win the title. However, his strike rate of 135 has been a concern for some franchises. With SRH, Kishan will join a potent lineup, replacing Rahul Tripathi, and could play a key role in the team’s quest for IPL success.

Also Read: Indian Bowlers Shine In IPL 2025 Auction; KL Rahul Heads To Delhi Capitals In Major Move

Mumbai Indians will now need to find a new opening option, with several talented players still available in the auction. Despite Kishan’s departure, MI’s middle order remains strong with Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, while Jasprit Bumrah continues to shine in all formats.

MI’s first purchase of the night was Trent Boult, who was acquired for INR 12.5 crore, marking their only major move in the auction.

Kavya Maran’s Overnight Stardom: Did She Outshine SRK in IPL Showdown?

May 25, 2024, 10:48 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s co-owner, Kavya Maran, has become a social media sensation following the team’s thrilling 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Her exuberant reaction went viral, capturing the electrifying atmosphere of the win. Fans took to various platforms to celebrate SRH’s success, with many applauding Maran’s decision to acquire Pat Cummins for a hefty ₹20.5 crore during the IPL mini-auction, a move initially met with criticism.

Social media platforms buzzed with memes and posts, showcasing Maran’s resilience in the face of criticism over Cummins’ acquisition. Despite breaching the ₹20 crore mark for the player, making him the second-costliest player in IPL history, Maran’s decision paid off, contributing significantly to SRH’s success in the tournament.

As Sunrisers Hyderabad prepares to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming match on May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, anticipation is high among fans. The clash is not just seen as a battle between the two IPL giants but also as a showdown between Kavya Maran and Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR. Social media discussions have escalated, with fans framing the match as a contest between the two franchise owners.

Kavya Maran’s involvement in the team’s celebrations was evident in a series of photos shared by fans, highlighting her jubilant moments after SRH’s victory.

For those unfamiliar with Kavya Maran, she is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group. Taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SunRisers Hyderabad in 2018, she co-owns the franchise with her father. Maran holds a degree in commerce from Stella Maris College in Chennai and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School in the UK, showcasing her strong academic background and business acumen.

SRH’s Nitish Reddy Enters Elite League Alongside Warner, Head, Klaasen With Franchise Record

May 3, 2024, 11:50 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy entered an elite group on Thursday, scoring the most sixes in an Indian Premier League (IPL) innings by a hitter from his team.

Nitish accomplished this accomplishment during his team’s match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad.

The all-rounder hit an undefeated 76* from 42 balls, including three fours and eight sixes. His runs were at a strike rate of 180.95.

It is the most sixes scored in an IPL innings by an SRH batter. He has tied with Australian legend David Warner (126* sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017), Manish Pandey (83 sixes against RR in IPL 2020), Heinrich Klaasen (63 sixes against KKR in IPL 2024), and Travis Head (102 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024).

Nitish has scored 219 runs in seven matches and six innings this season, with an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 154.22, including two half-centuries. His highest score is 76*. He has also claimed three wickets. This pace-bowling batting all-rounder has impressed SRH this season, his second with the Orange Army. He just played two games last season and had a few overs to bowl.

SRH chose to bat first after winning the toss. After a poor start, opener Travis Head (58 in 44 balls, six fours and three sixes) and all-rounder Nitish Reddy injected new life into the batting with a 96-run third-wicket stand. Nitish, who scored an unbeaten 76* in 42 balls with three fours and eight sixes, received excellent support from Heinrich Klaasen, who overcame a brief slump in form to score an unbeaten 42 in 19 balls with three fours and three sixes to lead SRH to 201/3 in their 20 overs.

RR’s wicket-takers included Avesh Khan (2/39) and Sandeep Sharma (1/31).
In the chase, RR lost two fast wickets for a single run. Youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal (67 in 40 balls, seven fours and two sixes) and Riyan Parag (77 in 49 balls, eight fours and four sixes) helped RR get into the game with a 133-run third-wicket stand. Rovman Powell (27 in 15 balls, three fours, and a six) almost won it for his team toward the end, but was caught lbw on the last ball with two runs needed. SRH won by a single run with the last ball.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/41) was SRH’s standout bowler, earning the ‘Player of the Match’ title. Skipper Pat Cummins and T Natrajan also took two wickets.
RR leads with eight victories and two losses, totaling 16 points. SRH is in fourth place with six victories and four losses, totaling 12 points.

Virat Kohli Makes History in IPL 2024

April 25, 2024, 10:27 pm

On Thursday, during RCB’s IPL 2024 game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Virat Kohli, the batting sensation for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, achieved a remarkable milestone. He became the first player in IPL history to amass 400 runs in a season for 10 consecutive years, adding yet another impressive achievement to his illustrious career.

Virat Kohli has now outdone his compatriot Suresh Raina and Australian batting sensation David Warner, both of whom have achieved the feat of scoring 400 or more runs in a season nine times throughout their IPL careers.

Alongside the current IPL 2024 season, Virat achieved this milestone in 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, and 2011.

During the 2016 season, Virat displayed extraordinary performance, scoring a remarkable 973 runs at an impressive average of 81.08. This included four centuries and seven half-centuries, a record that still stands unmatched.

In his IPL career spanning 246 matches, Virat has accumulated a total of 7,693 runs at an average of 38.27, showcasing his prowess with eight centuries and 53 half-centuries to his credit.

SRH’s Abhishek Sharma completes 1,000 runs in IPL career

April 1, 2024, 12:13 pm

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Abhishek Sharma achieved a significant milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by completing 1,000 runs on Sunday during his team’s match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad. The 23-year-old scored 29 runs off 20 balls, including two fours and two sixes, at a strike rate of 145.00.

In his IPL career spanning 50 matches, Abhishek has amassed 1,017 runs in 48 innings, with an average of 24.21 and a strike rate exceeding 142. He has registered five half-centuries, with his highest score being 75. Of these runs, 63 came in three matches while playing for Delhi Capitals before joining SRH in 2019.

With SRH, Abhishek has scored 954 runs in 47 matches, averaging 23.26 and striking at 140.5, with five half-centuries and a best score of 75. His most impressive IPL season was in 2022, where he scored 426 runs in 14 matches at an average of 30.43 and a strike rate of over 133, including two fifties.

In the current season, Abhishek has been the seventh-highest run-scorer, tallying 124 runs in three matches at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 200, with one half-century and a best score of 63.

SRH’s highest run-getter of all time remains Australian legend David Warner, who has amassed 4,014 runs in 95 matches at an average of 49.55 and a strike rate exceeding 142.59, including two centuries and 40 fifties, with a best score of 126.

In the match against GT, SRH chose to bat first but could only post 162/8 in their 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Abdul Samad being the top run-scorers. GT successfully chased down the target, thanks to contributions from Sai Sudarshan and David Miller, winning by seven wickets with five balls to spare. Mohit Sharma was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his bowling performance.

Currently, GT is in the fourth spot in the points table with two wins and a loss, earning them four points. SRH is in the fifth spot, with one win and two losses, totaling two points.

SRH Hit Record IPL Score with 277/5 against MI

March 28, 2024, 12:17 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved the highest score ever recorded in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during their game against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.

The Hyderabad-based team surpassed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) milestone to claim the record for the highest total in the T20 tournament. On Wednesday, aided by Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head, SRH amassed 277/3 in their innings against the Mumbai Indians. Previously, RCB held the record with a score of 263/5.

Meanwhile, Klaasen and Markram also achieved the highest partnership score for the fourth wicket or below for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. The pair, Klaasen and Markram, forged an unbeaten partnership of 116 runs on Wednesday.

MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first, opting to ask the hosts, SRH, to bat at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Opening batsmen Mayank Aggarwal and Travis Head took to the crease. Both players adopted an aggressive approach right from the beginning of the innings. They constructed a brisk partnership of 45 runs in just 4 overs before Mayank fell victim to Hardik on the first ball of the innings, managing to score 11 runs.

Following Mayank’s departure, Abhishek Sharma joined Travis Head at the crease. Together, they forged a blistering partnership of 68 runs off just 23 balls. Head was eventually dismissed after a brilliant innings, scoring 62 runs off 24 balls, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes.

Markram came in to support Abhishek after Head’s dismissal. The duo displayed remarkable batting, combining for a partnership of 48 runs in just 19 balls before Abhishek was eventually dismissed following a splendid innings, scoring 63 runs off just 23 balls, including seven sixes and three boundaries.

After Abhishek’s dismissal, Klaasen entered the fray to bat alongside Markram. The pair then crafted an unbroken partnership of 116 runs from just 55 deliveries. Markram and Klaasen remained at the crease, propelling Hyderabad to a formidable total of 277/3 at the conclusion of the 20th over.

KKR’s Harshit Rana fined 60% of match fee for IPL Code of Conduct breach.

March 24, 2024, 1:21 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana was fined 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens. The IPL confirmed the fine in a statement, saying, “Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Harshit Rana has been fined a total of 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 23.”

Rana was found guilty of two Level 1 offences under Article 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. The statement explained, “Rana committed two Level 1 offences under Article 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He was fined 10 percent and 50 percent of his match fees for the two respective offences. Rana admitted to the two offences and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.”

Despite the disciplinary issue, Rana had an impactful performance in the match, taking three wickets for 33 runs in his four-over spell. His efforts in the final over of the second innings helped KKR secure a victory.

In the match, KKR posted a challenging total of 208/7, with Andre Russell’s explosive 64* off 25 balls being a standout performance. In response, SRH got off to a good start but faltered in the middle overs. However, Heinrich Klaasen’s 63 off 29 balls and Shahbaz Ahmed’s quickfire 16 off five balls kept SRH in the hunt. Ultimately, Rana’s disciplined bowling in the final over ensured KKR’s victory as SRH fell short by a narrow margin.

Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL due to hamstring injury

April 27, 2023, 4:21 pm

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to a hamstring injury, the franchise announced on Thursday.

“Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to a hamstring injury.” “Speedy recovery, Washi,” SRH tweeted on Thursday.

Sundar produced a brilliant performance in SRH’s previous game against DC. In his last outing, Sundar bagged three wickets against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The franchise has yet to announce his replacement.

The all-rounder was an important member of the SRH team, making crucial breakthroughs with the bat and contributing usefully lower down the order.
Sundar played seven matches in the ongoing edition, taking three wickets and conceding 146 runs at an economy of 8.26. On the other hand, he slammed 60 runs, with the highest score of 24 and an average of 15 runs.

Sundar’s departure is a huge setback for the Sunrisers, who sit at the bottom of the points standings with only two wins in their past five games. SRH now has four points and will face fellow relegation contenders Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

‘Not enough intent’, Aiden Markam after defeat against Delhi Capitals

April 25, 2023, 3:51 pm

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Aiden Markam, lost the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Delhi Capitals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday with a score of 7 runs.

Once again, SRH showed a lack of motivation as the hosts failed to pursue a target of 145. Even though SRH appeared active throughout the powerplay, the lack of boundaries quickly caused them to lose steam. Although Mayank Aggarwal appeared to be in good form, he was unable to record his maiden IPL 2023 half-century because he mistimed a shot against Axar Patel.

The lack of intent was once again on display as Washington Sundar was walking to complete a run when SRH needed 9 runs in the last two balls. “Not good with the bat. Not enough intent, not excited to win a game of cricket, unfortunately. We have to go back and see how we can be free and be better. It is difficult, you can say all the right things but guys have to buy into it. We want to play a certain brand of cricket and if we get it wrong doing that then we’ll sleep a lot better at night. Tonight we lacked intent, unfortunately, we are letting us down because of a lack of intent.” SRH skipper Aiden Markram said after the match.

Chasing 145, SRH got off to a steady start as Mayank Agarwal unfurled several cuts and well-timed drives to take SRH to 31/0 from five overs. Harry Brook, at the other end, found the going tough and the desperation got to him as he looked to scoop one of Anrich Nortje’s but missed and was cleaned up for 7 off 14 balls.

DC tightened things from then on, bowled with discipline and didn’t give the SRH batters an inch. They didn’t concede a boundary for several overs as the home side reached 58/1 at the halfway mark. Agarwal finally ended the boundary drought as he slapped one through covers off Mitchell Marsh for the first boundary in 27 balls. Marsh could have had the wicket of Agarwal in the same over but Mukesh Kumar dropped a touch low catch.

Washington Sundar and Heinrich Klassen relieved some pressure by hitting fours and sixes, respectively, as they took 13 off an over with 51 needed in 24 balls. Mukesh Kumar was hit by a few fours from Klassen.

After being dropped by Mitchell Marsh off the preceding ball, Nortje then played a pivotal role in the game by having Klaasen caught at deep cover. In the same over, Washington Sundar hit one for a four and then took a single off the final ball to hold the strike. When Warner gave Mukesh Kumar the ball again with 13 needed off the final over, the impact player made his mark and helped DC win by 7 runs.

‘No-brainer to bowl spin early’, KL Rahul after win against SRH

April 8, 2023, 4:25 pm

KL Rahul, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, stated on Friday that he has no reservations about using spinners early in the game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Lucknow moved to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 standings with their second victory. Lucknow dominated SRH in every department, while Hyderabad simply did not compete. Rahul admitted to reading the pitch on the eve of the game.

As Jaydev Unadkat’s cutters gripped, the LSG captain stated that using spinners in power play was always in the cards. “We saw gripping in the first couple of overs when Jaydev bowled a few cutters. It was a no-brainer to start bowling and spinning early. I knew KP was more effective on the power play,” according to KL Rahul. Rahul also praised the batting unit for adapting well to the situation, claiming that the players had conversations to assist one another.

Coming to the match, Lucknow Super Giants, chasing a modest 122-run target, got off to a quick start with skipper KL Rahul and opener Kyle Mayers capitalising on every scoring opportunity that came their way. Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi brought Sunrisers back in the game, dismissing Mayers for 13 from 14 balls as LSG lost their first wicket for 35. In the next over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Deepak Hooda caught and bowled for 7, as the hosts lost their second wicket for 45 runs in six overs.

With just eight needed to win Adil Rashid gave a back-to-back blow to hosts Lucknow, dismissing KL Rahul’s leg-before wicket for 35 and dismissing Romario Shepherd for a golden duck to leave them struggling at 114/5.

It turned out to be too little, too late for Sunrisers Hyderabad as Nicholas Pooran went on to hit the winning run as Lucknow Super Giants registered their second win in three matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their second consecutive match and are still searching for their first win this season.