SRH defeated KXIP by 69 runs on the back of some fine bowling performance. Chasing a massive target of 202 runs, KXIP got off to a poor start as Mayank Agarwal was run out in the second over of the innings.
The Rohit Sharma-led team scored 193 runs after opting to bat first. Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets while James Pattinson and Trent Boult picked two wickets each in the match as Rajasthan Royals were all out on 136 runs.
Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya smashed 19 runs in the 18th over and 17 in the final over to get past 190 run mark. The highlights of the game were Suryakumar's scoop shots that went for fours and six in the death overs.
In the match between Delhi Capitals and KKR, the former registered 228/4 in the allotted twenty overs and then restricted the opponent to 210/8, winning the match by 18 runs.
In the match against KKR, Delhi Capitals registered 228/4 in the allotted twenty overs and then restricted their opponent to 210/8, winning the match by 18 runs.
It is really difficult to defend here. It has been such an amazing tournament, especially in Sharjah. It is always a thrill to play at this ground, the last time I played here was in the Under-19s.
The way the boys batted is something I am proud of. We kept fighting, which is the nature of this team. To be honest, a couple more sixes, and we would have crossed the line.
A late onslaught by Hardik and Pollard powered Mumbai Indians to post a mammoth total of 191 runs. Mumbai defeated KXIP by 48 runs on the back of an all-round bowling performance.
James Pattinson, Jasprit Bumrah
