IN PHOTOS | Top sports stories of the week: SRH's unbeaten run-chase, Shubman-Sudharsan's 210-run partnership

Here are all the top sports stories of the week you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

Updated On: 2024-05-12 04:01 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Sanjeev Goenka, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan (Pic: File Pic)

Sunrisers Hyderabad's unbeaten run chase

In the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive opening duo Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma showcased extraordinary batting efforts. Head smashed unbeaten 89 runs off just 30 deliveries including 8 fours and 8 sixes. Abhishek on the other hand, scored 75 runs in 28 balls which were laced with 8 fours and 6 sixes. SRH successfully chased the target of 166 runs without losing any wickets

KL Rahul-Sanjeev Goenka's banter

Following the defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjeev Goenka was seen having upset conversations with his team's captain KL Rahul. Later, Goenka was also seen talking to head coach Justin Langer. The conversation video between Goenka and Rahul took the internet ablaze

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's 210-run stand

In the IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans opening batsmen Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan registered a 210-run partnership for the first wicket. Gill scored 104 runs off 55 balls including 9 fours and 6 sixes, whereas Sudharsan smashed 103 runs in 51 balls which were laced with 5 fours and 7 sixes. The duo milked 210 runs which helped GT post 231 runs on board against CSK

100th century in the history of the Indian Premier League

With Shubman Gill smashing 104 runs against CSK, the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed the tournament complete 100 centuries. In the same innings, Sai Sudharsan made the count go 101 with his fabulous 103-run knock

Most centuries in a single IPL season

In the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, many centuries have been scored. So far, the season has seen 14 centuries being registered which is the most in a single season of the Indian Premier League

Most 600-plus runs season

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli has amassed 600-plus runs in the ongoing season of the IPL. With this, the veteran became the only fourth player to score 600 runs four times in the history of the league. Previously, only KL Rahul managed to attain the feat

Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals' captain Rishabh Pant will not be available for their crucial clash against Royall Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. In his place, star all-rounder Axar Patel will be in charge of DC for the RCB clash

James Anderson's retirement

James Anderson known for his pace and fitness has finally decided to pull the curtains on his international career. The pacer took to Instagram saying that the first test against West Indies on July 10 will be his last appearance in the international cricket

Virat Kohli's 92-run stand

During Virat Kohli's IPL 2024 journey, there have been many speculations regarding his strike rate. In the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings, the right-hander smashed 92 runs off 47 balls including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Kohli batted with a strike rate of 195.74

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten century

During the run-chase of 174 runs in the IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians' premier batsman Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 51 balls including 12 fours and 6 sixes. Yadav batted with a strike rate of 200 and helped MI chase the target successfully

Mumbai Indians register a fourth victory in the IPL 2024

Riding on Suryakuymar Yadav's unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians registered their fourth win in the IPL 2024. The side has played 13 matches out of which have come victorious in four games and have lost nine matches

MS Dhoni's unbeaten 26-run knock

Despite losing the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni entertained the crowd by showcasing his power-filled strokes. He stayed unbeaten on 26 runs in 11 balls and smashed 1 fours and 3 sixes

The first team to qualify for the playoffs in the IPL 2024

In the 60th IPL 2024 fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR became the first team to qualify for the playoffs. They defeated MI by 18 runs at Eden Gardens to qualify

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