Last-ball thriller as Rajasthan Royals edge out Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 clash

In a nail-biting IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, the home team emerged victorious in a last-ball thriller, winning by just one solitary run. The match was filled with drama and excitement, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

One controversial moment in the match came when a decision was overturned by the TV umpire, but the batters were not allowed to run leg byes as per the rule book. This raised questions about what would happen if the on-field umpire’s decision was incorrect and later overturned, potentially changing the outcome of the match.

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the issue, suggesting that cricket should take cues from baseball. He proposed a rule where the ball would not be considered dead until play had come to a stop, allowing the batting team to continue running and the fielding team to continue fielding until the decision was made on LBW or caught off no ball.

The match itself was a thrilling contest, with Rajasthan Royals needing 20 runs from their last two overs with five wickets in hand. SRH skipper Pat Cummins bowled a brilliant 19th over, conceding just one run and taking a crucial wicket to set up a tense final over.

In the end, it was Bhuvneshwar Kumar who sealed the win for SRH, giving away just one boundary in the final over and dismissing the dangerous Powell on the last ball with just two runs needed for victory.

Overall, Thursday’s IPL match was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket, leaving fans and players alike on the edge of their seats until the final ball was bowled.