Netizens lauded the SunRisers Hyderabad as they got off to a blistering start against the Delhi Capitals. Both sides came against each other in the 31st clash of the IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The game saw DC skipper, Axar Patel, win the toss and invite the rivals to put the score on the board first. The Hyderabad-based franchise, who is coming off a win over the Chennai Super Kings, aimed to extend their winning streak, and gave the side a similar start
SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head went all guns blazing against the visitors. By the end of the powerplay, SRH were at 67 runs with no loss, with Sharma batting at a 19-ball 42 and Head at 23 (17). Not only this, but by the end of the eighth over, Sharma reached his 12th IPL fifty in just 25 balls. The Indian batting sensation celebrated the achievement with his signature ‘L’ celebration.
Its that fiery duo again! 😎 🎥 Another day of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head going BIG in the powerplay 🔥 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/VgUjXDlrDh#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #SRHvDC | @SunRisers | @OfficialAbhi04 | @travishead34 pic.twitter.com/YbfXHgOD1x
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2026
Netizens laud SRH’s explosive batting against Delhi Capitals
As SRH openers got off to an explosive start, netizens flooded X praises for the Orange Army batters. Here are a few reactions.
A very good one for SRH as they have raced to 67/0 at the end of six overs.
— SRH Xtra (@SRHXtra) April 21, 2026
#ipl SRH doing the smart thing playing the danger man Ngidi with caution and scoring where they can getting out the PP 67/0 puts them in a very strong spot
— Roadman (@Iplayboxing1) April 21, 2026
Never seen Travis Head in such low confidence in whole IPL#SRH#iplindia2026 #IPL
— Robin Singh (@RobinSilly474) April 21, 2026
By the time of writing, SRH were at 97-1 in 8.5 overs with Travis Head departing at 37 in 26 deliveries.
