Pat Cummins in awe of Bhuvneshwar after pacer stars in SRH's dramatic win over RR

SRH captain Pat Cummins was in awe of Bhuvneshwar Kumar after the veteran Indian pacer bowled a sensational final over to help Hyderabad pull off a one-run win over RR in a last-over IPL 2024 thriller. Needing two to win off the last delivery, Bhuvneshwar (3/41) trapped Rovman Powell (27) with a full toss to leave RR stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Cummins lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar's resilience and skill, emphasizing their partnership's pivotal role in securing a remarkable victory. "Love playing alongside this bloke! Brilliant fight back with bat and ball to chalk up a brilliant win," Pat Cummins captioned his picture with Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Instagram.

SRH captain Pat Cummins was a happy man after his team managed to snap a two-game losing streak. "It was an amazing game. That's T20 cricket. Anything can happen, Bhuvi executed that last ball. You try to take some wickets in the middle. Natarajan is a good yorker bowler, fortunately we got some wickets,"said the Australian pacer , who bowled a superb 19th over conceding just 7 runs. "We played some games here, thought 200 could have been chased down. He (Nitish Reddy) sums up the conditions pretty well, he's amazing, great in the field, gives some overs with the ball as well," Cummins added.

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Hyderabad embarked on a dream start with Bhuvneshwar Kumar dealing two significant blows in the very first over, setting the tone for an electrifying contest. However, despite their early success, Hyderabad encountered a few hiccups in the field, with missed catching opportunities proving to be costly. As momentum shifted, the bowlers allowed the opposition to regroup and establish a formidable partnership, reigniting the pressure on Hyderabad.

Yet, displaying resilience, the bowlers managed to disrupt the partnership and tighten their lines, securing crucial wickets that swung the game back in their favour, much to the delight of the roaring crowd. In a nail-biting climax, it was the remarkable efforts of Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who delivered under immense pressure, defending a mere 20 runs in the final two overs. Their spirited performance not only secured a thrilling victory propelling Hyderabad to the fourth position on the points table but also brought an end to their losing streak, showcasing their determination and fighting spirit till the very end.