Key Points

Muralitharan believes SRH can hit 300 if two batters fire big. He praised Pooran’s explosive knock against them but remains optimistic about SRH’s comeback. DC, fresh from Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics, will challenge SRH in Vizag. The match could be another high-scoring thriller in IPL 2024.

Key Points: Muralitharan Says SRH Needs Two Big Innings to Reach IPL 300

  • Muralitharan hints at SRH's 300-run potential
  • Praises Nicholas Pooran's match-winning knock
  • Confident in SRH's comeback after LSG loss
  • DC faces SRH after Ashutosh Sharma's heroics
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IPL: SRH's Muralitharan feels 300-run mark achievable if two batters score big

SRH coach Muralitharan believes two batters scoring big could push the team to IPL's first 300-run mark after their 287 chase against LSG.

"Never know, on the day, two batters have to score big and get it there. – Muttiah Muralitharan"

Visakhapatnam, March 29

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spin bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan said that it would need two of side's batters to come really good to achieve the 300-run mark in the league for the first time.

Following a loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home after a high-scoring campaign opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH will be hosted by Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at Vizag, who are coming into a game after a thrilling one-wicket win over LSG in their first game, thanks to a superheroic knock from Ashutosh Sharma that lifted DC from 65/5 to a successful 210 run chase.

Speaking ahead of the match in the presser, Muralitharan said, "The press has made it a 300 target, but we have closely achieved almost 287 this time (against LSG). Never know, on the day, two batters have to score big and get it there."

On his side's loss to LSG in the last game, which saw Nicholas Pooran demolish SRH during a 191-run chase with a 25-ball 70, Muralitharan hailed Pooran's knock and expressed hope that the team will bounce back.

"We cannot win every match. Winning and losing happen; it is part of the game. We are all confident and will bounce back. "We were unlucky against Lucknow Super Giants in the first innings. Then, Pooran (Nicholas) played one of the best innings for them. These things happen. 190 was a good score, but Pooran made the difference. We will bounce back. The mood is good, and the captain and coach are very confident," he said.

Squads:

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga

Delhi Capitals Squad: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Murali sir is absolutely right! If Head and Klaasen both fire on the same day, 300 is definitely possible. That LSG match was insane though - Pooran just went berserk! 🔥
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Priya M.
While I admire the optimism, I think focusing on consistent 200+ scores would be more practical than chasing 300. The bowling needs equal attention after that LSG collapse.
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Sanjay P.
That Ashutosh Sharma innings was something else! DC's middle order looks dangerous. SRH better have their bowling plans ready or it could be another high-scoring thriller.
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Anjali T.
Love Murali's positive attitude! The team needs this confidence after that tough loss. Abhishek Sharma has been looking good - maybe he'll be one of those big scorers! 💪
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Vikram S.
Respectfully disagree with Murali here. Chasing records like 300 can lead to reckless batting. SRH should focus on building partnerships and smart cricket rather than just big numbers.
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Neha R.
The Vizag pitch has been batting friendly this season! If both teams go all out, we might actually see history made. Fingers crossed for an exciting match! 🤞

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