Sunrisers Hyderabad has achieved some of the most thrilling wins in IPL history. Among their top 5 narrowest victories in terms of runs, they have beaten their opponents by very small margins, showing their strong determination and fierce competitiveness.
Let’s look at the five closest wins for SRH in IPL history
5. 4 runs vs RCB, Abu Dhabi 2021
In IPL 2021, Sunrisers Hyderabad won an exciting match against RCB by just four runs. Despite AB de Villiers’ strong effort at the end, needing six runs from the last two balls, SRH stayed calm and won. The teamwork of their bowlers and batsmen secured the close victory in Abu Dhabi.
4. 4 runs vs RPS, Vizag 2016
In the 2016 IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad won a thrilling match against Rising Pune Supergiants by four runs. Even though Adam Zampa took an amazing 6 wickets for only 19 runs, SRH’s fast bowlers, led by Ashish Nehra, managed to defend a small total of 137 runs. MS Dhoni tried hard, but RPS couldn’t catch up, and SRH moved to the top of the points table.
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3. 4 runs vs DC, Dubai 2014
Sunrisers Hyderabad won a close match by four runs against Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2014. Aaron Finch scored 88 not out and David Warner scored 58 not out, helping SRH to a total of 184 for 1. Although Delhi Daredevils’ openers started well, their mistakes in strategy and missed catches cost them the game.
2. 3 run vs MI, Mumbai WS 2022
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won an important game against Mumbai Indians (MI) by three runs in IPL 2022, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Rahul Tripathi scored a strong 76 runs and Umran Malik bowled really well, helping SRH defend their total of 193 runs. Despite a strong effort by MI’s Tim David near the end, SRH’s smart strategies paid off, moving them closer to a playoff spot.
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1. 1 run vs RR, Hyderabad 2024
In an exciting finish, Sunrisers Hyderabad won by just one run against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. SRH set a tough target of 201/3, with Nitish Kumar Reddy scoring 76* not out and Travis Head making 58. Even though RR tried hard to reach the target, SRH’s bowlers, especially Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, did a great job to secure the win. It was a tense and thrilling match that ended with SRH coming out on top.
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