IPL 2024 | Suryakumar Yadav rules out injury after 2nd IPL hundred for MI: 'Only tiredness'

IPL 2024 | Suryakumar Yadav rules out injury after 2nd IPL hundred for MI: ‘Only tiredness’

In an update that would bring relief to millions of Indian cricket fans, Suryakumar ruled out injury and said he was struggling to run between the wickets only due to tiredness on Monday in an IPL 2024 game between MI and SRH. Suryakumar was limping between the wickets during a sensational knock of 102 not out in 51 balls in MI’s 7-wicket hammering of the SunRisers. However, the World No. 1 T20I batter said it was nothing but a bit of fatigue and rust due to the high-octane contests in the ongoing season. MI vs SRH, IPL 2024 Highlights | Scorecard Suryakumar Yadav did not let the niggle in the middle hinder his run-scoring form as he hit 6 sixes and 12 boundaries in a knock that left his batting partner 14Tilak Varma and the rest of the world in awe. MI were reeling at 31 for 3 in the powerplay after losing Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan for single-digit scores. However, Suryakumar and Tilak fearlessly counterattacked SRH pacers and put the pressure right back on the visiting team. While Suryakumar got his second IPL hundred to equal a Rohit Sharma record, the India star and Tilak Varma stitched 143 runs in just 69 balls — the highest-ever partnership for MI for the 4th wicket or lower. Suryakumar hit the winning runs in style as he smashed one into the stands, also bringing up his 6th T20 century. “I’ve been doing this after very long time. After 14th December this is the first time I fielded for 20 overs and batted for 18. But I’m alright. Only tiredness,” Suryakumar Yadav said after winning the Player of the Match award. Suryakumar had missed the first couple of matches for MI in IPL 2024 as he needed more time to recover from a long injury layoff. Suryakumar underwent sports hernia surgery earlier in the year and missed the home series against Afghanistan. He last played for India in December when leading India in a T20I series in South Africa. IPL 2024: Points Table The World No. 1 T20I batter, who has been picked in India’s T20I squad, said the hundred on Monday was an important knock for him in the lead-up to the showpiece event. NEED OF THE HOUR FOR ME: SURYAKUMAR Suryakumar has 334 runs in 9 matches with four 50-plus scores, but he had not been able to stitch a string of consistent scores before the first week of May — 56 against KKR and 102 not out against SRH. “I feel it was the need of the hour for me to win. Three wickets were down and I needed to play till the end. Knew that dew was heavy and I had to bat till the seam came off. Traditional shots came from the Mumbai school of arts. I knew what to do when the ball was seaming and then brought out all the shots which I practice. I feel the intent would’ve been the same,” Suryakumar said, explaining the method behind the madness. Suryakumar’s wide array of shots was on display as he hit the SunRisers pacers with his unconventional style. His takedown of Marco Jansen in the 7th over changed the momentum in favour of MI on Monday. There was no looking back for Suryakumar and MI from there on as they chased down the target in just 17.2 overs. MI, who got off the bottom of the table, will next face KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 11. Published By: Akshay Ramesh Published On: May 7, 2024

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IPL 2024, MI vs SRH IPL Live Score: Sunrisers set to strengthen playoff bid

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s T Natarajan talks with his captain Pat Cummins (R) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match IPL 2024, MI vs SRH IPL Live Score: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad -The Indian Premier League 2024 playoff race is heating up as free-scoring Sunrisers Hyderabad are eyeing another dominant show against a misfiring Mumbai Indians side on Monday. Champions in the 2016 edition of the cash-rich league, Pat Cummins and Co. have arrived in Mumbai for their reverse fixture against Hardik Pandya’s men at the famous Wankhede Stadium. Seeking consistency in the league phase of the elite T20 tournament, SRH will treat their meeting against MI as a must-win clash.…Read More SRH smashed the highest-ever total when the Hyderabad giants first met Mumbai in the IPL 2024. SRH are ranked fourth in the IPL standings with 12 points in 10 matches. SRH edged past Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals by one run in the final-over thriller to avoid a hat-trick of defeats in the IPL 2024. Visitors SRH are level on points with Chennai Super Kings, who have played a game more than the Hyderabad giants. Hosts MI have hit rock bottom, and Hardik Pandya’s men are on the brink of being eliminated from the playoff race. With only three wins in 11 matches, the Mumbai Paltan is playing for “pride and name” at the IPL 2024. Despite a forgetful season, MI superstars Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik will focus on their individual form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Skipper Hardik has struggled to deliver the goods as an all-rounder. However, Pandya is roped in as Rohit’s deputy for the T20 World Cup. Former MI skipper Rohit has smashed 326 runs in 11 games. Top-ranked T20I batter Suryakumar has 232 runs in 8 games for Mumbai. Premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will aim to regain the top spot in the Purple Cap standings at Wankhede. Here’s all you need to know about MI vs SRH clash in IPL 2024:   -SRH’s Travis Head needs 8 more runs to reach the 3000-run mark in T20s. -Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is three wickets away from entering the 300-club.   -Jaydev Unadkat is one away from completing 100 wickets in the IPL.  -With 12 wins over SRH (10), hosts MI have the bragging rights in the head-to-head record.   -MI’s playoff challenge is all but over this season. 

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