Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are gearing up to unleash their formidable batting prowess against struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they lock horns in their return-leg clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
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Having surpassed the 250-run mark thrice already in this IPL season, Sunrisers are pushing the boundaries of T20 batting with their aggressive approach.
Their demonstration of power began with a bang against Mumbai Indians earlier in the season, but it was against RCB that their batting onslaught peaked, with a Travis Head-led lineup propelling them to the IPL's highest-ever total of 287/3 in Bengaluru.
Adding to their rampage, SRH's domination over Delhi Capitals, which included a record-breaking 125/0 in the powerplay, has raised the prospect of breaching the 300-run mark for the first time in IPL history.
It wouldn't come as a surprise if the Sunrisers achieve this milestone, especially facing a fragile bowling unit like Bengaluru's, where even their best bowler, Yash Dayal, stands at the 24th spot in the overall wicket-takers list with just seven scalps.
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Sitting at the bottom of the table, RCB have conceded at least 180 runs in their last five outings, with the last two matches witnessing their opponents surpassing the 200-run mark.
While Bengaluru's batsmen have compensated to some extent for their bowling deficiencies, the lack of balance in their squad makes it incredibly challenging to produce an all-round performance consistently.
Despite their valiant efforts with the bat, RCB suffered a heartbreaking loss to Kolkata Knight Riders by just one run after conceding 222/6. Nevertheless, their collective batting display must have pleased the team management.
Virat Kohli remains RCB's top run-scorer in the tournament, holding onto the Orange Cap with 379 runs to his name.
However, closely trailing him are contenders like SRH's Travis Head, who is capitalizing on his rich vein of form. Head's aggressive style and knack for finding gaps make him a captivating player to watch.
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Abhishek Sharma has thrived alongside Head, and Heinrich Klaasen has also made significant contributions with the bat this season. Sunrisers' commanding performances with the bat have eased the burden on their bowlers and skipper Pat Cummins.
Currently placed comfortably at third spot in the table with 10 points from seven matches, the Sunrisers understand that their bowling depth will be tested as the tournament progresses, especially against RCB who are hungry for a win.
(With PTI inputs)
