Key Highlights:
- SRH suffered their third consecutive IPL loss, falling short by 80 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Travis Head’s poor form against KKR continued, scoring just 4 runs before being dismissed.
- KKR trolled Head on social media following his disappointing performance.
- SRH captain Pat Cummins blamed poor batting and fielding for the heavy defeat.
Match Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced another setback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, suffering an 80-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday. This marks their third consecutive loss, leaving them with just one victory in their first three matches of the season.
Despite setting a record 286-run total in their opening game against Rajasthan Royals, SRH has since struggled to cross the 200-run mark. Their batting woes continued against KKR, with Travis Head managing just 4 runs before being dismissed early. Head, who has been a nightmare for most IPL teams, has consistently struggled against KKR, failing to score in his last three outings against them.
KKR’s Social Media Dig at Travis Head
Following Head’s early dismissal, KKR trolled him on social media with a cheeky post:
“Head-ing towards the business, right from the start.”
This playful jab added to SRH’s frustrations as the franchise continues to struggle with its top-order performance.
Captain Pat Cummins’ Response
Speaking after the match, SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted that things are not going well for the team this season. He pointed fingers at batting failures and poor fielding, which he believes cost them the match.
“Not a great time. This was a gettable score on a pretty good wicket. We left too many runs in the field and fell well short in the end,” Cummins said.
He also acknowledged that SRH’s batters thrive when they take an aggressive approach but hinted that they may need to reconsider their shot selection and strategy moving forward.
On why Adam Zampa wasn’t included in the playing XI, Cummins said:
“We only bowled three overs of spin, and the ball wasn’t gripping. So, we opted to go without him.”
What’s Next for SRH?
With three straight defeats, SRH must find a way to bounce back quickly as they return to a venue they are more familiar with. Cummins remains optimistic but emphasized that they need to learn from their mistakes without dwelling too much on the loss.
The team will need a drastic turnaround in both batting and fielding to get back on the winning track in IPL 2024.
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