[Watch] Rahul Tripathi hits magnificent no-look six off Harshal Patel in SRH vs PBKS IPL 2024 clash
Rahul Tripathi smashed a no-look six off Harshal Patel in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday (May 19).
The stunning shot came off a no-ball in the fifth over of SRH's run-chase. Harshal bowled a high full toss above waist high and Tripathi went through his shot while trying to duck it. The right-hander middled it to perfection as the ball sailed into the long leg for a six, leaving everyone in surprise.
Watch the shot below:
Tripathi, who is playing his third game of IPL 2024, eventually perished in the same over, caught by Arshdeep Singh at mid-off. The 33-year-old departed for 33 runs off 18 balls, hitting two sixes and four boundaries. He was included in the playing XI at the expense of a bowler.
Meanwhile, Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel extended his tally to 23 wickets in this IPL season. The tally could further improve by the end of this game.
PBKS set a 215-run target for SRH in IPL 2024 match
A clinical all-round batting display helped PBKS post 214/5 against SRH in their last IPL 2024 game on Sunday. Prabhsimran Singh starred with the bat, scoring 71 runs off 45 balls in an innings laced with four sixes and seven boundaries. Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw and stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma chipped in with 46 (27), 49 (24) and 32* (15), respectively.
T Natarajan starred with the ball for SRH, returning with figures of 2/33, while captain Pat Cummins and Vijaykumar Vyshak bagged one wicket apiece.
In response, the Sunrisers were 99/2 after eight overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy at the crease.
A win will help SRH stay on course for a top-two finish. They are currently third with 15 points in 13 matches.
Meanwhile, PBKS are second-last in the points table with five wins in 13 games. They are already eliminated from the playoffs race and will look to finish the season on a winning note.
Follow the SRH vs PBKS 2024 live score and updates here.