IPL 2024: Outcomes | Factors Desk
Chasing SRH’s 173 for 8, MI have been in a spot of hassle at 31 for 3, however Surya launched a counter-attack to attain 51-ball 102 not out, together with 12 fours and 6 sixes, to deflate SRH bowling along with his 360-degree batting.
He added 143 runs in an unbeaten fourth-wicket partership with Tilak Varma (37 not out).
It was MI’s first win after 4 back-to-back defeats, which saved them mathematically alive within the race to playoffs. Nevertheless, their probabilities not simply rely on successful their remaining matches but additionally ends in different matches to end up of their favour.
However the win positively introduced some cheer again into the MI camp, and Surya was fast to share the enjoyment along with his higher half.
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“I’ve finished this (scored a century within the IPL) after a very long time,” mentioned Surya on the post-match presentation. “I fielded for 20 overs and batted for 18 overs, solely drained.”
This was Surya’s second century of his IPL profession.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya mentioned it was an “unbelievable” knock by Surya.
“It is unbelievable! The most effective previous of SKY is that he places the bowlers beneath strain. It is sheer confidence…He can change a sport another way. Fortunate to have him in our aspect,” mentioned Hardik after the match.
