SRH successfully hunted down a target of over 200 with composure, powered by a blazing start in the powerplay and sustained aggression through the middle overs. Its openers laid the perfect platform, racing to nearly 80 in the first six overs \u2014 a trend that has become increasingly common this season \u2014 before the middle order ensured there were no late hiccups in the chase.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the game and the broader trend, Muralitharan admitted that bowlers are finding it tougher than ever to contain batters in the modern T20 setup.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is very difficult for a bowler nowadays. Every team\u2019s openers don\u2019t fear losing wickets. The average score has now gone up from 40 for one to eighty in six overs, that\u2019s why the scores are going beyond 200,\u201d he said in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
SRH\u2019s chase was calculated from the outset, with the team backing its knowledge of conditions. \u201cWe knew how the wicket would play, and chasing would be easy,\u201d Muralitharan added, highlighting the clarity in the side\u2019s approach.<\/p>\n
The Sri Lankan legend also underlined the fearless mindset of contemporary batters, noting that reputation no longer guarantees restraint. \u201cThe batters are in top form, and they don\u2019t respect any bowler, even if it is someone like Bumrah,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
With another clinical chase under its belt, SRH reinforced its reputation as one of the most dangerous batting units this season \u2014 a side perfectly in tune with the evolving, high-risk, high-reward nature of T20 cricket.<\/p>\n
Published on Apr 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n