"Vivrant Sharma is announcing himself in style" - Twitter reacts to SRH young opener's 69 vs MI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Vivrant Sharma announced himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a sublime knock in their last fixture of the league stage against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, May 21, at the Wankhede Stadium.
Playing on his debut IPL innings, Vivrant displayed pure intent with the bat while opening the innings with Mayank Agarwal after SRH were put into bat first. Vivrant Sharma scored 69 runs in 47 balls, hammering nine boundaries and a couple of sixes, at a strike rate of 146.81.
The left-handed batter took his chances against the experienced MI spinner Piyush Chawla, belting two boundaries and a six in the middle. He later hammered consecutive boundaries off Chris Jordan before taking a single to complete his maiden IPL fifty at the halfway mark.
Vivrant Sharma was involved in an incredible 140-run opening partnership with Mayank Agarwal (83 off 46 balls) before they were separated in the 14th over.
Mumbai Indians pacer Akash Madhwal bowled a short ball to Vivrant as the SRH opener found a top edge while attempting to pull, and was caught by the substitute fielder Ramandeep Singh at deep mid-wicket.
Fans were delighted to watch the Jammu and Kashmir youngster play a noteworthy innings, although the opportunity to bat came too late in the season.
Here are some of the reactions to Vivrant Sharma's innings:
Maiden IPL fifty for 23-year old Vivrant Sharma in his first IPL innings. He scored 50* runs from 36 balls against Mumbai Indians.
A brilliant fifty by young man! https://t.co/f067m3xG9b
Can’t be more delighted than seeing a J&K cricketer doing so well on an #IPL debut! Well done, Vivrant Sharma! So proud of you! #IPL2023 #MIvSRH
Well done Vivrant sharma on your maiden ipl fifity. One more young gun making it count from J&k 👏
Highest score by Indians on IPL debut innings:
69 - Vivrant Sharma (SRH) v MI, TODAY
60 - Swapnil Asnodkar (RR) v KKR, 2008
#IPL2023
Might be late in the season but Vivrant Sharma is announcing himself in some style here.
SRH 200/5 (20 Overs). Fabulous Knock @mayankcricket 83(46) and Vivrant Sharma 69(47).
@SunRisers #IPL2O23 #MIvSRH
@GyaaniCricketer For me this is joke Mumbai Indians can't get out Vivrant Sharma in powerplay or he score more than 50. In playoff to enter Mumbai Indians should be serious if they need to enter but they don't. Toss say everything in the match, why Rohit choose bowling.
This is Vivrant Sharma’s nephew showing me how his uncle bats! His brother Vikrant Sharma ensured Vivrant follows his dream after their father’s early death! He made net for him at their backyard among many other things! He’ll be a proud man tday! Full story on @JioCinema https://t.co/aZEm62PJSl
SRH ride on Vivrant Sharma and Mayank Agarwal's brilliance to post 200
Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to capitalize on the excellent opening stand provided by Vivrant and Mayank Agarwal. The scoring dipped in the last four overs, particularly after Agarwal's dismissal.
Akash Madhwal bowled in great areas to curb the runs as the MI pacer finished with 4 for 37 from his four overs. He claimed the wickets of Vivrant, Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, and Harry Brook.
SRH captain Aiden Markram slammed over deep mid-wicket for a six on the final ball of the innings bowled by Chris Jordan. The visitors exactly posted 200/5 after 20 overs.