Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Jonny Bairstow (left) and his team-mate David Warner run between the wickets during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, yesterday.
Hyderabad: Jonny Bairstow and David Warner struck whirlwind centuries as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) cantered to a 118-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash yesterday.
RCB skipper Virat Kohli’s decision to field first backfired as Sunrisers -- sans regular captain Kane Williamson -- were on fifth gear from ball one thanks to Bairstow (114; 56b; 12x4; 7x6) and Warner (100 off 55 balls not out; 5x4; 5x6) as the duo recorded the highest IPL-opening wicket partnership of 185 runs.
Previously, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn held the record with a 184-run partnership against Gujarat Lions in the 2017 edition of the tournament.
In reply to the SRH’s 231, the RCB gave a poor account of themselves, being bowled out for 113 in 19.5 overs, with the likes of Kohli (3) and AB De Villiers (1) failing to make a mark.
Colin de Grandhomme was their top-scorer with a 32-ball 37.
In yesterday’s second match, Chennai Super Kings registered their third consecutive victory as they beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 runs.
Chasing a total of 176, Rajasthan had a substandard beginning as they gave away three wickets swiftly on just 14 runs.
Captain MS Dhoni played key role in the victory with an unbeaten knock of 75 runs.
