Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won some really close matches in the IPL. Their top 5 closest wins by runs were when they just barely beat their opponents, showing how tough and competitive they are.
5. 4 Runs vs RCB, Abu Dhabi 2021
Sunrisers Hyderabad won a close match against RCB in IPL 2021. They won by only four runs. Even though AB de Villiers tried to score big at the end, needing six runs from the last two balls, SRH stayed calm and won. Both the bowlers and batsmen played well to secure this tight win in Abu Dhabi.
4. 4 Runs vs RPS, Vizag 2016
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by four runs against Rising Pune Supergiants in IPL 2016. Even though Adam Zampa took six wickets for 19 runs, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s fast bowlers, led by Ashish Nehra, defended a low score of 137. Despite MS Dhoni’s strong efforts, Rising Pune Supergiants couldn’t reach the target. This victory put Sunrisers Hyderabad in the top position on the points table.
3. 4 Runs vs DC, Dubai 2014
Sunrisers Hyderabad won a really close match against Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2014. They won by just four runs. Aaron Finch scored 88 not out and David Warner scored 58 runs, helping SRH reach a total of 184/1. Even though Delhi Daredevils had a good start with their openers, they made some mistakes in their game plan and missed some catches, which ended up costing them the match.
2. 3 Run vs MI, Mumbai WS 2022
Sunrisers Hyderabad won an important match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 by three runs. This win keeps their chances of reaching the playoffs alive. Rahul Tripathi scored 76 runs, and Umran Malik bowled very fast, helping SRH protect their score of 193 runs, even though Tim David from MI tried to catch up towards the end. SRH’s smart changes in their game plan worked well and brought them closer to making it to the playoffs.
1. 1 Run vs RR, Hyderabad 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad won a close game against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. Sunrisers scored 201 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy making 76 not out and Travis Head adding 58. Even though Rajasthan Royals tried hard and got 200 runs, Sunrisers’ good bowling by Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar stopped them from winning, and Sunrisers won by just one run.
