Hyderabad set new IPL record for highest total in Mumbai win

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Abhishek Sharma smashed 63 runs from a mere 23 balls, in the process recording the fastest half-century in the history of the Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma smashed 63 runs from a mere 23 balls, in the process recording the fastest half-century in the history of the Sunrisers Hyderabad

(Reuters) – Sunrisers Hyderabad hit the highest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Wednesday, posting 277-3 against Mumbai Indians, setting the stage for a 31-run win.

Hyderabad surpassed the previous record of 263-5, set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013, propelled by Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten knock of 80 runs from 34 balls which included four boundaries and seven sixes.

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Mumbai and made 15 runs from six balls

Travis Head (62) scored his half-century in 18 balls, a franchise record for the fastest fifty, before Abhishek Sharma (63) scored his in 16 balls.

Mumbai started the chase well, but the five-time champions fell well short, posting 246-5. Hyderabad, who lost their opening game to Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, secured their first win of the season, rising to third place in the points table.

Mumbai, who have lost both their matches so far, are ninth in the league.