In just his fourth innings in the IPL, Harry Brook proved his worth with a spectacular maiden century that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a thrilling encounter. The young English batter’s impressive knock earned him the Player of the Match award and the adulation of his teammates, including veteran SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Kumar, who played a crucial role in SRH’s victory, praised Brook’s performance, saying that he can take any team apart. The 22-year-old opener’s unbeaten 100 off just 55 deliveries helped his side post a mammoth total of 228/4, making him the first batter to score a century in this edition of the IPL.
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Brook, who was bought by SRH for a whopping 13.25 crores in the IPL 2023 auction, had scored just 13, 3 and 13 in his previous three innings. However, he made a strong statement against KKR, showcasing his ability to be severe against pace and play watchfully against spinners.
After the match, the SRH players took to social media to praise their star batter, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar leading the way. “Top-class innings from Harry Brook. Having him among the runs is a big plus for us. He can take any team apart, and that is why the team management sent him to open the batting,” Kumar said.
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SRH’s back-to-back wins have put them in the ninth position in the league table, owing to their poor run rate. The Aiden Markram-led side will now take on Mumbai Indians on April 18, hoping to continue their winning streak and climb up the table.
In short, Harry Brook’s stunning performance has earned him a place among the most promising young talents in the IPL, and his partnership with the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be a game-changer for SRH in the upcoming matches.