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Salil Arora leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to historic chase

Salil Arora’s explosive batting performance helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a historic chase of 244 runs against Mumbai Indians on April 29, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium.

Arora scored an unbeaten 30 runs off 10 balls, contributing significantly to the team’s victory. Heinrich Klaasen was awarded Player of the Match for his 65 runs off 30 balls. Travis Head added 76 runs off 29 balls, helping establish a strong opening partnership.

Key match statistics:

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a target of 244 runs.
  • The team finished with a score of 249/4, winning by 6 wickets.
  • The chase was completed with eight balls to spare.

Arora hit a six off Jasprit Bumrah during the final overs, showcasing his ability under pressure. The match is noted as one of the greatest chases in IPL history.

The next challenge for Sunrisers Hyderabad is against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 3 in Hyderabad.