Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL, 2024, Full Score Card

SIX! THAT'S IT! ALL OVER IN A FLASH! Abhishek Sharma with the winnings runs and the passionate Hyderabad crowd have been treated to the batting of the highest order! Yash Thakur hurls it on a back of a length, angling across the left-hander, outside off, Abhishek Sharma extends his arms and goes inside out as he smacks it with an angled bat over extra cover for a biggie. Hyderabad have cruised home with 10.2 overs to spare and all 10 wickets in hand!

The line stays the same from Thakur, near the tramline on off, on a good length, Travis Head is made to reach out and dabs it in front of cover. Calls Abhishek Sharma through for a quick single and Head makes it to the danger end.

At 119.1 kph, on a length, outside off, Travis Head fetches it from near the wide guideline and hits it back past the bowler for a couple of runs.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length, around off, Abhishek Sharma frees his arms and carves it without much timing to deep cover for a single.

Straighter this time, on a back of a length, around middle, Abhishek Sharma nudges it in front of mid-wicket for a single. Hyderabad need 9 runs more. Can they finish it in the 10th over?

Angling away, an off-cutter, on a back of a length, on off, Abhishek Sharma looks to force it through the off side but misses.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Naveen-ul-Haq misses his mark as he bowls it on a back of a length, on the pads, slower as well, Abhishek Sharma just has to get some bat on it. He succeeds as he helps it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary. Just 10 runs away now Hyderabad.

Into the surface and it is slower as well, on middle, Travis Head slaps it down the ground to long on for a single.

SIX! OH, STOP IT, Travis Head! How did you get the elevation on that shot? A near-perfect yorker by Naveen-ul-Haq, on middle and leg, Travis Head clears his front leg and stays deep in his crease. Stays low to make the connection and whacks it over long on for a six.

Takes pace off and bowls it on a back of a length, over middle, Travis Head slaps it back over the bowler's head for a couple of runs.

SIX! Salt into the wounds! Bishnoi goes for 17 on his return to the attack! Bishnoi serves it full and around leg, Abhishek Sharma presses forward and lifts his back leg to whip it over wide long on for six more runs.

Hit hard and that has been PUT DOWN! Half a chance but we have seen such catches been held! Goes full and straight, at the stumps, Abhishek Sharma hits it with brute force back towards the bowler. Bishnoi leaps to his right but the ball does not stick and rolls away off his hands on the off side.

Fullish length, on off, Travis Head hits it along the ground to long off for a single.

SIX! THAT HAS GONE MANY A MILE! Not that full from Bishnoi, on middle and leg, Travis Head gets it in his arc and nails the slog sweep to deposit into the second tier towards deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Pushes it through, flat and short, on off, Travis Head shapes up for the cut again but it skids through to zip past the bat.

FOUR! Nicely cut away! Googly, short and outside off, Travis Head goes on the back foot and works the angle to cut it late towards deep backward point for a boundary.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Tosses it up, full and outside off, Abhishek Sharma makes room and goes down the track to drive it to the left of deep cover for a boundary.

Quicker and into the pads, full in length, Travis Head works it down to long on for a single.

Fuller and on off, Abhishek Sharma skips out and eases it down to long off for one.

SIX! BOOM and just like that, Abhishek Sharma gets to his FIFTY! Abhishek has matched Head shot for shot and he gets a hug from his partner as the two batters get together in the middle of the wicket. You just cannot bowl there to Abhishek, rank hop, on middle, Abhishek Sharma waits for it and dispatches it with disdain over long on for half a dozen.

Pushes it through, short and on middle, Travis Head pushes it to wide long on for a single.

SIX! Ayush Badoni gets greeted with a maximum! A loosener by Badoni, way too short, slower and on middle, Travis Head needs no second invitation as he rocks back and pummels it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Strategic Break! A breather for everyone and the stands are all colored in orange as the Orange Army is on their toes cheering for their team. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are once again making sure that their team is off to a flyer. 107 runs in the first six overs have put Hyderabad in the driving seat in this game. Both these batters are lethal for any bowling attack. KL Rahul should be thinking to break this partnership as soon as possible and will have to plan out his bowling carefully. The visitors are looking at a loss here and to get back in the game they need a few quick wickets.

SIX! In the arc and that goes out of the park! Thakur errs in length as he bowls it right in the slot, outside off, Abhishek Sharma holds his shape and swings through the line. Tonks it over long off for a biggie. Thakur is not spared either as his over goes for 20 runs. At the end of the Powerplay, Hyderabad are rollicking along at 107/0.

Swing and a miss! Slower and the length stays full, outside off, Abhishek Sharma shapes up to go down the ground but he is early into his shot and connects with thin air.

FOUR! Thumped down the ground and with that, the 100 comes up for Hyderabad! Insane display of batting. Thakur rolls his fingers over the ball and goes full, at the stumps, Abhishek Sharma advances down the track and drills it back past the bowler. The ball goes past Thakur even before he can stick his left hand out.

SIX! Into the stands! Thakur digs it in short, around middle, Abhishek Sharma stands tall and gets the timing right on the pull shot. The ball gets deposited into the stands beyond the fine leg fence for a maximum.

Goes full and tries to keep it away from the batter, outside off, Abhishek Sharma backs away a bit too far and has no option but to leave the ball alone.

FOUR! Gets it through! Lucknow aren't helping their bowlers in the field. Thakur nails it on a fullish length, outside off, Abhishek Sharma skips down the track and jams it out firmly towards cover-point. The fielder there fails to get his body behind the ball as it scoots past him for a boundary.

FOUR! IT IS A ROCKET! Naveen-ul-Haq serves it full and on off. Travis Head drills it past cover. There is no one in the deep and the result is the same. He ends the over with consecutive boundaries and he maintains his form in the league.

FOUR! SUPERB! Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a slow bouncer. Travis Head wait for it and he slaps it over his head. The ball clears point, bounces twice and then crosses the ropes again for another boundary off his bat.

SIX! FIFTY IN SIXTEEN BALLS! Travis Head, you beauty! Naveen-ul-Haq goes full and on middle. Travis Head waits for it and he lofts it over deep mid-wicket. The ball is hit well and it sails over the ropes for a biggie. Another achievement for Head in this league.

FOUR! BEATS THE FIELD! Naveen-ul-Haq drops it short and keeps it over off. Travis Head punches it to mid off. Nicholas Pooran dives to his left but fails to stop it and the ball again meets the cushions for four runs. Now he's just a shot away from his half-century!

FOUR! LOVELY! Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a juicy full toss on off. Travis Head slaps it over covers. The ball races off to the fence like a rocket and adds four more runs to the team's total.

Full and outside off. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to point and sets off for a quick single. A direct hit at the other end would have been trouble for Sharma.

Naveen-ul-Haq has been handed the ball now.

SIX! IS HE FOR REAL? Ravi Bishnoi bowls it quick and outside off. Travis Head puts his balance on his back foot, arches his back, and lofts it over mid off. The ball clears the fence due to the perfect timing and Head ends this over with a bang. 17 runs off Bishnoi's first over.

A bit short and outside off. Travis Head hangs back and cuts it to the fielder at point. Another dot ball.

Flat and quick on the stumps. Travis Head punches it back to the bowler. A rare dot ball.

FOUR! PUNISHED! Ravi Bishnoi tosses it up and keeps it around off. Travis Head rocks back and drills it past covers. The ball rockets off to the fence for four more runs.

DROPPED! OH DEAR! Ravi Bishnoi loops it full and keeps it outside off. Abhishek Sharma goes for another big hit but gets the outer edge. The ball flies towards Yash Thakur at short third who leaps to grab it. He had it in control for a moment but spills it eventually. The batters cross for one. Lucknow need to take these chances to stop this carnage.

SIX! FETCH IT! Ravi Bishnoi loops it full and around off. Abhishek Sharma gets low and welcomes him with a well-timed lofted shot. The ball again lands in the crowd towards the long on region for half a dozen runs. Super hitting.

Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack as the first change.

Tossed up following the batter down the leg side. Travis Head blocks it out safely and gives a smile back to the bowler. It was a big, big over for Hyderabad, 22 runs off it and the Orange Army are enjoying the onslaught.

SIX! UP, UP AND AWAY! Krishnappa Gowtham is being punished out here. Full and on middle. Travis Head, this time gets low and he lofts it down the ground. The ball clears the fence for the third time this over. Amazing hitting.

SIX! BANG! Krishnappa Gowtham bowls it flat and quick on the stumps. Travis Head rocks back and he slaps it with a straight bat. The ball is again seen soaring over the ropes for the second six in this over.

FOUR! RUNS KEEP COMING! Krishnappa Gowtham drops it short and angles it into the batter. Travis Head pulls it and the ball clears backward square leg with ease. It races away for another boundary. This is superb batting.

A bit short and around off. Travis Head creates some room and punches it to find the fielder at cover.

SIX! CLASSY! Krishnappa Gowtham loops it full and on off. Travis Head ventures out and lofts it straight down the ground. The ball soars over the fence for a biggie.

FOUR! MORE RUNS! Yash Thakur goes short and on the leg side. Abhishek Sharma pulls it and gets it off the bottom edge. KL Rahul dives to his right but the ball evades him for four runs.

FOUR! EVEN BETTER! Yash Thakur goes a bit full and into the batter. Abhishek Sharma dances down the track and opens up the face of his bat. The ball again finds the gap through backward point and the result is the same. Gets four runs.

Wide! On the hard length again but this time angling down the leg side. Abhishek Sharma leaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.

FOUR! LOVELY CONTROL! Yash Thakur sticks to the good length and keeps it outside off. Abhishek Sharma plays it late and pierces the gap between point and cover. The ball finds its way to the ropes for consecutive boundaries.

FOUR! SPLENDID! Yash Thakur drops it short and around off. Abhishek Sharma likes the room and he pulls it towards the cow corner region. The ball bounces inches before the cushions and gets himself four runs.

Hits the deck hard from 'round the wicket. Abhishek Sharma hangs back and blocks it with a straight bat.

On a length and on off. Abhishek Sharma punches it to mid-wicket but finds the fielder.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Yash Thakur.

FOUR! LOVELY! Krishnappa Gowtham drops it short and around off. Travis Head swivels and pulls it past square leg. The ball races off to the fence for four runs to end the over. The first boundary of this innings.

Looped full on off. Abhishek Sharma punches it to covers and takes a single.

Wide! A bit short and wide down the leg side. Abhishek Sharma leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.

Floated full on the pads. Travis Head is hit on the thighs and the ball rolls to short fine leg. The batters take a quick single. It was referred upstairs due to a direct hit at the bowler's end but Travis Head was comfortably in the crease.

Tossed up on middle. Travis Head ficks it off to square leg where the fielder collects it.

A bit short and on off. Abhishek Sharma heaves it straight down the ground for a single.

Starts off well. Full and straight into the batter. Abhishek Sharma punches it to the right of the bowler.

FOUR! BRILLIANT EFFORT THOUGH BY NITISH KUMAR REDDY! Pat Cummins bowls a full toss around the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets low and slaps it over point. Nitish Kumar Reddy leaps in the air and tries to push it back into the field. The third umpire reviews the footage and finds the ball to be in contact with the cushions as Nitish parried it back. A boundary to end the innings and it was all about the partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.

FOUR! CLASSY! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length outside off. Nicholas Pooran opens up the face of his bat and guides it past backward point. He finds the gap yet again and earns himself four more runs.

A bit short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran punches it to long off to run a couple of runs.

FOUR! POWERFUL! Pat Cummins goes too full and wide outside off. Nicholas Pooran carves it over short third. The ball bounces off to the fence for another boundary in the final over.

On a length now outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it to deep point and runs a single.

FOUR! LOVELY SHOT! Pat Cummins misses the yorker and bowls it on leg. Ayush Badoni switches hands and paddles it through the gap at point. The ball runs off to the fence for four runs to begin the over.

It will be Pat Cummins to bowl the final over. He has gone for 28 runs from his 3 overs. Also, T Natarajan has been subbed off and Abhishek Sharma comes in as the Impact Player for Hyderabad.

FOUR! POOR DELIVERY! A juicy full toss on middle. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards deep square leg. The ball races off to the cushions for four more runs off this over. T Natarajan ends his spell poorly.

FIFTY FOR AYUSH BADONI! BRILLIANT BATTING! T Natarajan serves it full and outside off. Ayush Badoni carves it to deep point and runs a single to get to his half-century. While others have struggled on this surface, Badoni has batted with relative ease and he is taking his side to a competitive total here.

A wide yorker, nailed to perfection. Ayush Badoni fails to dig it out and the keeper collects it.

FOUR! SPLENDID! T Natarajan bowls a juicy full toss outside off. Ayush Badoni slaps it wide enough to clear the fielder at cover. The deep is vacant and the ball has a free run to the fence for another boundary.

On the shorter length and over off. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid-wicket to run a brace.

FOUR! UP AND OVER! T Natarajan delivers it full and on off. Ayush Badoni lofts it over mid off and the ball runs off to the fence for four more runs. A much-needed boundary.

Agan the yorker, following the batter down the leg side. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid-wicket and Nitish Kumar Reddy makes sure that the batters aren't able to run two.

Nails the yorker again on the sticks. Nicholas Pooran drives it to mid off for one more run. That is brilliant bowling.

Short and over off now. Ayush Badoni pulls it to mid on for yet another run.

On a length and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it to deep cover and runs one more. That is some tight bowling.

Too full and outside off. Nicholas Pooran drives it only to find the fielder near cover.

A yorker to start on middle. Ayush Badoni digs it out to mid off and runs to the other end for a single.

Nails the yorker on leg. Ayush Badoni clips it to mid-wicket for one run.

FOUR! IN THE GAP! T Natarajan with another length delivery around off. Ayush Badoni cuts it late and the ball pierces the gap in the deep point region. The ball again meets the fence for consecutive boundaries.

FOUR! INNOVATIVE! T Natarajan serves it full and on off. Ayush Badoni gets low and slogs it over square leg. The ball bounces over the rope and is rewarded with four more runs.

On a full length now on middle. Nicholas Pooran drives it down the ground for a single.

Sharp fielding! T Natarajan serves it on a length and over off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner and the fielder makes sure that the batters run only two.

Wide! Errs in line now. A full toss but angling down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran tries to flick it off but misses out on the connection. The umpire has signaled a wide.

On a length and outside off. Ayush Badoni guides it to point and is quick to set off for a single.

Drops it short again around middle. Ayush Badoni pulls it to deep square leg and ends the over with a single.

Slow and on a length around off. Ayush Badoni punches it to mid-wicket and is quick to run two more runs.

Sticks to the hard length, keeping it outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket to run one.

Beaten! Pat Cummins bowls it on a length and quick outside off. Nicholas Pooran swings his blade but doesn't find any connection.

FOUR! LOVELY! Pat Cummins tried for the yorker on leg. Nicholas Pooran flicks it fine and the ball races off to the fine leg fence for four runs. These are much needed runs for Lucknow.

On the good length and around off. Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards the cow corner. The fielder does a great job in stopping it and the batters run a couple.

Strategic break! Lucknow have just started to rebuild their innings but they will need a lot of runs in a short while to get to a good score. Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran are putting up a great stand to the bowlers. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been brilliant in the field. They wouldn't want to let the pressure off and hunt for a few more wickets. The pitch is favoring the bowlers and taking pace off seems like a good option.

FOUR! In the gap! Short in length, over middle, Ayush Badoni hangs back in his crease and controls the pull well to hit it to the right of deep mid-wicket for four more runs. Badoni is playing a good hand here and Lucknow are starting to get a move on here. A 17-run followed by a 12-run over.

Tosses it up, full and on off, Nicholas Pooran eases it down to long off and rotates the strike.

Slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth shapes up to loft it back over the bowler's head but he is through his shot early and gets rapped on the body.

SIX! BANG! Pulled away with disdain! Not a great option by Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as this is way too short, over middle, Nicholas Pooran does not miss out as he nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.

Turning in, slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran adjusts well and nudges it to square leg for a single.

Drops it on a nagging length, on off, Ayush Badoni hangs back for the pull but inside edges it on the leg side for a single.

Goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Ayush Badoni drills it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler for a single. A much-needed productive over for Lucknow, 17 runs off it.

FOUR! Clever, very clever! This is turning out to be a good over for Lucknow. 16 runs off the over with a ball to go. Slanting in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Ayush Badoni walks across his stumps and scoops it over the keeper for yet another boundary.

WIDE! On a shortish length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni looks to pull it away initially but drops his hands and sees the ball go over his head for a wide.

This is slower and on a back of a length, on off, Ayush Badoni waits back in his crease and tucks it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

FOUR! Streaky but Badoni and Lucknow will take it any way they come! Angling across the batter, on a good length, around off, Ayush Badoni swings to hit back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for four more runs.

WIDE! Slower and into the surface, around off, Ayush Badoni lets it go for a wide.

FOUR! Up and over! Pace on offer by Natarajan, on a back of a length, over middle, Ayush Badoni stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Natarajan digs it in short and offers no real pace behind it, on middle, Ayush Badoni shapes up for the pull but the ball comes on slower than he anticipated and it comes off the toe-end of the bat and goes nowhere.

At pace, on a back of a length, outside off, Ayush Badoni hits it square to deep point for a single.

Into the wicket and it is slower as well, on off, Nicholas Pooran waits on it and drags the pull to long on for one.

Almost another blinder by Sanvir Singh! Ayush Badoni had his heart in his mouth for a second there. Takes pace off a bit and bowls it on a length, on off, Ayush Badoni is through his shot early and chips it aerially towards wide mid off. Sanvir Singh dives across and low to his left but the ball drops just in front of him. The ball brushes his fingertips and rolls behind for a single.

Does not offer any pace and bowls it at 110.3 kph, short of a length, outside off. Ayush Badoni slashes hard but ends up chopping it on the off side.

Comes from around the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and turns this one to mid-wicket.

Angling in, on a fullish length, on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets his bat down and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Slows it up and serves it on a good length, at the stumps, Ayush Badoni can only defend it on the off side. Tidy first over by Natarajan.

Keeps it on a hard length, outside off, Nicholas Pooran punches it in front of square on the off side and rotates the strike.

Angling away and bowls it on a back of a length, Ayush Badoni gets on his toes and steers it down to deep third for one.

Takes pace off slightly and bowls it on a length, Nicholas Pooran slices it down to deep third for a single.

RUN OUT! Hyderabad continue to make inroads through their fielding! Pat Cummins with the direct hit and Lucknow slip further. T Natarajan sees the batter back away and follows him with a full delivery, Krunal Pandya plays it with a straight bat but times it too well towards mid off. He still sets off for the run and he has put the after-burners on to make his ground. Pat Cummins gets to the ball quickly and picks it up cleanly. Hits the stumps at the bowling end and catches Pandya short of his crease, despite the stretch by the Indian all-rounder. Ayush Badoni will walk out to bat next.

Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, at 132.8 kph, on off, Nicholas Pooran checks his shot and dabs it to the left of point for a single.

Turning in a touch, on a nagging length, on middle, Krunal Pandya gets forward and stabs it down the deck.

Loops it up, on a fullish length, on off, Nicholas Pooran takes it on the full and eases it to long off for a single.

FOUR! Too short and Pooran pounces all over it! This is around middle, Nicholas Pooran goes back in his crease in a flash and hammers the pull to the left of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

At 94.2 kph, pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and pushes it to long off for a run.

Slightly slower, short and turning in, on middle, Nicholas Pooran nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.

Drops it short and around middle and leg, Krunal Pandya whips it through square leg and gets to the other end.

Nicholas Pooran is in at number 5.

OUT! TAKEN! SKIPPER GETS THE SKIPPER! Pat Cummins serves it on a good length but bowls the cutter. KL Rahul picks it up from his pads. He doesn't get the elevation needed and the ball flies towards T Natarajan at fine leg. Natarajan doesn't drop it and off goes KL Rahul. Pat Cummins has the big wicket and Lucknow is digging a hole for themselves out here.

A slower bouncer over middle. KL Rahul slaps it to mid-wicket for a single. That was a good delivery.

A quick short ball, following the batter down the leg side. KL Rahul punches it to point and refuses the single.

Quick and on a length aimed at the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it towards mid on and runs one.

A bit short and on leg. KL Rahul clips it towards square leg and takes a single to get to the other end.

FOUR! UP AND OVER! Pat Cummins goes full and outside off. KL Rahul just lofts it over mid off and the ball bounces off to the ropes for the first four of the innings. Also, 50 comes up on the board for Lucknow in the 10th over.

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth serves it full and on the pads. Krunal Pandya whips it off his pads only to find the fielder at mid on.

Looped full on middle. KL Rahul drives it wide of mid off and runs a quick single.

Short and a googly turning in on the batter. KL Rahul gets cramped for room and is forced to block it out.

Floated full, just outside off. Krunal Pandya clips it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Pitched up now on middle. KL Rahul drives it to long off and gets another one.

Back of a length and on the pads. Krunal Pandya nudges it away to square leg and takes a single to begin the over.

Strategic break! This has been a far-from-ideal start with the bat for Lucknow. They just have not been able to get going but they will look to build on that previous over that went for 17 runs, to breathe life into the innings. Hyderabad have not given much away and have not allowed the Lucknow batters to have it their way. They will look to continue in the same fashion and continue doing what has worked for them, which is to take pace off and bowl stump-to-stump.

On the shorter length again over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket to end he over with a single. That was a fruitful over for Lucknow and they need a lot more of those.

SIX! LOVELY SHOT! Jaydev Unadkat goes fuller now on middle. Krunal Pandya stands in his crease and plays the lofted straight drive. The ball hits the advertising boards beyond the ropes and that is six number 1000 for the Indian T20 League this year.

SIX! POWERFUL! Jaydev Unadkat drops it short and keeps it slow. Krunal Pandya slaps it with a flat bat over long on. He puts enough power in the shot to clear the fence and that is a much-needed maximum. 999th maximum of the season.

A slower bouncer over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it but he is too early into the shot. The ball hits the under edge and dies down on the track.

Sticks to the good length and keeps it over off. Krunal Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and runs a brace.

On the hard length just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it away on the off side.

Jaydev Unadkat is introduced into the attack now.

Looped up on middle and off. Krunal Pandya pulls it towards long on to end the over with a single.

Floated full, around off. Krunal Pandya guides it with a late cut towards backward point.

Lovely! Fullish and on the pads. Krunal Pandya gets low to slog it away but gets hit on the pads instead. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.

Shortish again, around off. KL Rahul slaps it to mid off to rotate the strike.

Tossed up this time on middle. Krunal Pandya reverse paddles it and sends it to short third to run a single.

Full and just outside off. Krunal Pandya blocks it out watchfully.

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, on debut, comes into the attack.

Brilliant bowling. Floated full on off. KL Rahul drives it to mid off and that is the slowest Powerplay for Lucknow this season. They sit on 27 runs after the loss of 2 wickets.

Drops it short again angling outside off. KL Rahul rocks back and slaps it to the fielder at cover.

Tossed up on off. Krunal Pandya clips it to square leg to run one.

Action replay of the previous ball. Full and on off. KL Rahul drives it towards long off but this time only manages a single.

Fuller now on the off pole. KL Rahul drives it wide of long off and runs back for a couple.

A bit short and outside off. KL Rahul slaps it to Pat Cummins at covers.

Good-length delivery, outside off, KL Rahul runs it down to the right of backward point and calls Krunal Pandya through for a quick run. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth gets to it but the throw is way off from the stumps at the batting end. The replays show that Krunal was a goner had the throw hit.

Delivers it on a back of a length, on off, KL Rahul pats it with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Coming back into the right-hander, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul plays it back to the bowler.

Angling away from the batter, on a hard length, Krunal Pandya steers it down to deep third and gets off the mark with a single.

Krunal Pandya has been sent out to bat next.

OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliance in the field by Hyderabad, yet again! It is Sanvir Singh this time and Bhuvneshwar has another. Bhuvneshwar lands it on a back of a length, on off and middle, Marcus Stoinis waits back in his crease and looks to pull it in front of square on the leg side. Ends up hitting it more straight than he would have liked and gets it off the upper half of the bat. It dips towards mid on where Sanvir Singh swoops in and dives in front. Gets his fingers underneath it and takes a superb catch.

Yes, it is a fair catch as the replays show that Sanvir Singh has taken a brilliant catch diving forward from mid on. Marcus Stoinis doesn't look too happy about the decision but he will have to depart and all credit goes to Sanvir Singh.

Leg bye! Full and on the pads, there to be helped away, KL Rahul uses his feet but fails to get the shot away. The ball rolls off his front pad and rolls away on the leg side for a leg bye.

Fires it in, full and on off, KL Rahul shapes up to ease it down the ground but gets it off the inside half of the bat to long on for one.

Given LBW but KL Rahul successfully overturns the decision! A loud shout and up goes the finger! KL Rahul takes the review straight away and indicates to Marcus Stoinis that it has hit his gloves. And yes, it has made contact with the gloves. Angling in, full and on middle and leg, KL Rahul walks across his stumps and goes for the sweep. He is through the sweep a bit early and misses out on the connection. Luckily for him, the ball hit his gloves. Had it hit the pads, Rahul would have been in trouble.

Gets a hint of away turn, slower and fuller, on off, Marcus Stoinis works it down to long off for one.

Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, KL Rahul hits it along the ground to long off and gets to the other end.

Fires it in flat and short, around the off-stump line, Marcus Stoinis stays leg side of the ball and punches it to long off for a run.

Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, KL Rahul presses forward and pushes it down to long off for a single.

Lands it on a back of a length, around off, KL Rahul stabs it down in front of backward point for one more run. End of a successful over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hyderabad.

Full again in the corridor of off, KL Rahul covers the line of the ball and drives it well again but can't pierce the in-field on the off side.

Pitches it up in search of swing, on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and nails the drive but can't get it past cover.

This is on a short of a good length, on off, Marcus Stoinis pats it with a straight bat to the right of cover for a single.

A hint of away movement in the channel on off, on a hard length, Marcus Stoinis watchfully lets it go through to the keeper.

Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! WHAT A GRAB! Brilliant awareness in the deep by Nitish Kumar Reddy! The crowd erupts and it is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the first strike for Hyderabad. Bowls it with an upright seam, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock clears his front leg and looks to go big behind square on the leg side. Plays his favourite pick-up shot but does not get the desired elevation this time. Hits it flat towards deep backward square leg. Nitish Kumar Reddy stationed in the deep, times the jump to perfection and releases the ball in the air as his momentum seems to be taking him beyond the fence. Comes back in the field of play and does the rest.

The first ball of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's second over and Quinton de Kock pulls it towards Nitish Kumar Reddy at deep square leg. Reddy leaps into the air and grabs it, maintains his balance, and releases the ball in time to catch it again afterwards. It is a fair catch and that is one of the best catches this season.

Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, KL Rahul gets on his toes nicely and glides it with an open bat face to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs. An expensive first over from the Hyderabad skipper.

At the batter, on a hard length, Quinton de Kock plays the pick-up shot and hits it on the bounce to deep backward square leg. They cross.

Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, KL Rahul waits back in his crease and steers it wide of backward point for a single.

SIX! SHOT! As good as it gets! Cummins lands it on a length, outside off, KL Rahul extends his arms and lets his hands flow into the shot. Presents a high elbow and pummels it over cover for a biggie. 50th maximum of Rahul's Lucknow career.

Angling in, on a good length, on middle and leg, KL Rahul shows a straight bat and knocks it down to mid on.

Steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, around off, KL Rahul presses forward and times the drive well but picks out the man at cover.

The Birthday boy and the skipper, Pat Cummins will operate from the opposite end.

Hyderabad go up in unison for LBW but that does look to have pitched outside leg. Pat Cummins has a quiet word with the bowler and decides against the review. This one jags back in a long way and cuts de Kock in half, on a good length, over middle, Quinton de Kock is late to pick it and tries to play at it but the ball swings back in to beat the inside edge and raps him high on the front pad.

Serves it around the pads, on a length, KL Rahul gets his bat out in front of the pads and works it away with the angle between mid-wicket and mid on for one more run.

Gets the ball to hoop back in, on a good length, on off, KL Rahul advances down the track and presents a straight bat to defend it down the deck.

Quinton de Kock gets off the mark now! Shaping away, on a hard length, outside off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and cuts it late to deep point for a single.

At 131 kph, pitched up and going across the left-hander, outside off, Quinton de Kock leans on it and drives it to wide mid off.

KL Rahul and Lucknow are underway! Starts off on a back of a length, on off, a hint of away movement, KL Rahul uses his feet and rides the bounce to dab it in front of backward point for a single to open his account.

We are all set to begin. The two umpires walk out to the middle. The fielders discuss last-moment plans and take their respective positions on the field. Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are the opening batters for Lucknow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's go...

The captain of Hyderabad, Pat Cummins says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that he is not too upset as they have also won while bowling first. Feels that the toss is not super important as the games here have been high-scoring. States that the competition is pretty tough and they need to keep winning till the end. Adds that winning this game is important. Shares that they have been a bit off in the past few games and will look to change that. Informs that Sanvir Singh comes in for Mayank Agarwal and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth makes his debut, replacing Marco Jansen.

The captain of Lucknow, KL Rahul says that they will bat first. Mentions that the surface looks good and they want to put some runs on the board. Adds that they will play it like any other game and mentions that it is important for them to hold their nerves to get control of the game. Also says that the first six overs will be crucial. Feels that home support makes a big difference but playing away games is about knowing the conditions. Says that Quinton de Kock comes in and Mohsin Khan misses out due to an injury along with a few other changes.

Impact players nominated by Lucknow - Yudhvir Singh, Ashton Turner, M. Siddharth, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal.

Lucknow (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (In for Ashton Turner), KL Rahul (C/WK), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham (In for Mohsin Khan), Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq.

Impact players nominated by Hyderabad - Umran Malik, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma.

Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh (In for Mayank Agarwal), Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (On debut) (In for Marco Jansen), T Natarajan

TOSS - KL Rahul calls it correctly and Lucknow have opted to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT - Sanjay Manjrekar and Matthew Hayden are near the deck. Manjrekar starts by informing that pitch number 2 will be used for this game, the same pitch where 277 runs were scored by Hyderabad against Mumbai. Tells that it is a center wicket, with 63 meters and 66 metres being the dimensions of the square boundaries and a 76-metre hit down the ground. Hayden says that the wicket is extremely hard and really dry. Adds that tiny cracks have opened up due to the heat. Opines that it does not look like a record-breaking surface and feels that the pacers will turn to their cutters in the middle phase of the game. Hayden ends by saying that the captain winning the toss will look to set a total.

On the other hand, Lucknow suffered a significant defeat against Kolkata in their last home game and now embark on a series of away matches for the remainder of the league stage. With Delhi's recent win pushing them down to 5th in the standings, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis will need support from the likes of Deepak Hooda and Nicholas Pooran to secure their third successive playoff appearance. While their spinners have struggled, the pace trio of Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, and Mohsin Khan has been reliable. With so much at stake, this promises to be an exhilarating clash between two determined teams. Stay tuned for the toss and team news coming up shortly.

Hyderabad face a quick turnaround following their recent defeat, but they return home to finish the league stage with three matches to go. Despite their strong home record, having won three out of four games, they face a formidable opponent in Lucknow, whom they've never beaten in the history of the competition. Abhishek Sharma is currently enduring a lean patch, while Travis Head has been consistent in providing strong starts. The contributions from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen will be more crucial if Marco Jansen continues to feature ahead of Aiden Markram. With T Natarajan and Pat Cummins leading the bowling attack, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar finding form, Hyderabad's bowling unit looks formidable.

Hello and a warm welcome, folks! Two intriguing results at the beginning of the week have added an extra layer of excitement to the playoff qualification race. And now, we have another high-stakes encounter lined up for you. Hyderabad will take on Lucknow at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in match number 57 of the 2024 Indian T20 League. Both teams find themselves stuck in a mid-table logjam, making this clash crucial for breaking free from that deadlock.

... MATCH DAY ...

With 56 matches completed and just 13 remaining in the league stage of the 17th edition of the 2024 Indian T20 League, it's time for match number 57, where Hyderabad will host Lucknow at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both teams find themselves locked in a mid-table logjam with 6 wins from 11 games, but Hyderabad holds a slight advantage with a superior net run rate. Pat Cummins and his team enter this contest on the heels of a defeat against a struggling Mumbai side. Despite having a chance to break free from the mid-table congestion, they could not seal the deal that night. However, the silver lining for them is the opportunity to play all their remaining three games at home, providing them with a favourable chance to make it to the playoffs. While Travis Head has maintained his impressive form, Abhishek Sharma's recent performances have been lacklustre, failing to surpass 20 runs in the last three games. This might lead to the inclusion of Aiden Markram to bolster the batting department, which also features Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen. In the seam bowling department, Marco Jansen hasn't made a significant impact this season, relying instead on the Indian duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan to complement skipper Pat Cummins. On the other hand, after concluding their home fixtures, Lucknow are now set for a series of away games. Similar to their opponents, they suffered a defeat in their last match against Kolkata. KL Rahul's leadership has been exemplary, with his aggressive batting approach winning praise from Lucknow fans. However, Arshin Kulkarni used as an Impact Player in the past two games, has failed to deliver, potentially paving the way for the inclusion of Quinton de Kock or Kyle Mayers to strengthen the top order alongside Marcus Stoinis. Nicholas Pooran is yet to showcase his explosive batting prowess, but as Lucknow eye their third successive playoff qualification, the onus is on the hard-hitting West Indian to step up. In terms of bowling, Naveen-ul-Haq and Yash Thakur have formed a reliable seam-bowling duo, but the availability of the third seamer, Mohsin Khan, is uncertain due to a head injury sustained in the last game. Ravi Bishnoi has shouldered the spin-bowling responsibilities effectively, but Krunal Pandya will need to elevate his performance. Out of the 4 matches played at home so far, Hyderabad have come out on top thrice. However, they now face Lucknow, whom they have never beaten in the history of the competition, having lost all three of the past meetings. Will the fourth time be the charm for them? We shall find out.