Major records broken in Delhi vs Hyderabad IPL run-fest

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad reaffirmed their status as one of the most formidable batting sides in the Indian Premier League with yet another record-breaking performance against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
Led by

Travis Head

's explosive knock of 89 off just 32 balls, SRH posted a mammoth total of 266/7 in their 20 overs, securing a commanding 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
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Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Delhi skipper

Rishabh Pant

watched as SRH's opening duo of Head and

Abhishek Sharma

decimated the DC bowlers, amassing a staggering 125 runs without loss in the powerplay, setting a new record for the highest powerplay score in IPL history.

Highest powerplay scores in the IPL

*This is also the highest powerplay score in

T20 cricket
The onslaught continued throughout the innings, with Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 59 providing a crucial contribution as SRH reached the fourth-highest total in IPL history.

Highest totals in the IPL

This remarkable display of power-hitting also saw SRH equal their own record for the most sixes in an IPL innings, with 22 maximums clearing the ropes, a feat they had achieved earlier in the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Most sixes in an IPL innings

Most 250+ scores: SRH's dominance with the bat saw them equal Surrey's record for the most 250+ scores in franchise cricket, with three such scores in the ongoing IPL season.
The match also witnessed second most boundaries scored in an IPL match, with a total of 71 boundaries (40 fours and 31 sixes) in the encounter, underscoring the team's relentless attacking approach.
Most boundaries scored in an IPL match

With these extraordinary performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to stamp their authority in the IPL, leaving a trail of records in their wake and establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.