Samson ton in vain after Warner-Bairstow fireworks
The openers made light work of a stiff target by knocking down 110 within the first ten overs
29/03Result
8th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Hyderabad, Mar 29 2019
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
201/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
29/03Result
8th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Hyderabad, Mar 29 2019
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
201/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Warner's muscle and Samson's skill: a tale of two top T20 knocks
Where one relied on his sublime timing, the other was ruthless in his approach, making for very contrasting but effective innings
The smart leggies, and the cost of Bairstow dropping Samson
Why the legspinners stood out in a high-scoring game, and how Samson benefited from a dropped catch
Bhuvneshwar slips in the death overs, Royals reverse their 2018 trend
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, reversed their scoring trend of 2018 by taking off after the Powerplay, whereas Rashid Khan got his bunny again
Guptill happy to bide his time at Sunrisers
"When I come here I don't expect to play straight away," he said on the eve of Sunrisers' first home game of the season, against Rajasthan Royals
Preview
Spotlight on Smith and Warner as Royals look to breach Sunrisers' fortress
Sunrisers Hyderabad are still waiting on Kane Williamson's fitness, but the regular captain is likely to be good to go
