A win was just what they needed to certify their chances of qualifying for the playoffs, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to do just about that against table toppers Mumbai Indians.
Going into the match, the pressure was right on the hosts, as they came on the back of a couple of losses against Pune and Delhi, respectively. However, thanks to a sensational bowling performance which restricted the Mumbai Indians to a below par score of 138, the game was half won right there.
The rest of the job was done by the batsmen, led by Shikhar Dhawan, who scored a fine half century to get back to form. While doing so, Dhawan became the second highest run getter of this season, trailing his opening partner David Warner.
Fans on Twitter lauded the side for such a dominating performance and below are some of the tweets.
Good to see Shikhar Dhawan back in form after Champions Trophy announcement.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 8, 2017
So happy for Afghanistan. Nabi playing tonight & like his country man Rashid making an impact with the ball. ???#SRHvMI
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 8, 2017
Dhawan in form as he got selected for champion trophy ? #SRHvMI
— Mayur Dharmani (@MayurDharmani) May 8, 2017
Bumrah's has bowled 6 deliveries shorter than a good length. 4 have been dots and only one has gone for a boundary #IPL #SRHvMI
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) May 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/SirJaddeja/status/861633701200973824
Two Minutes Of Silence For #Gambhir Fans Who Were Ready To Troll Rohit Sharma & Shikhar Dhawan If They Didn't Perform Today #SRHvMI #MIvSRH pic.twitter.com/okGttkBmt3
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) May 8, 2017
This isn't quite what @lionsdenkxip would have wanted to see after yesterday's result. But I guess you make your luck!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 8, 2017
Just the kind of start @SunRisers would have hoped for. And they will be buoyed by the form of @SDhawan25.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 8, 2017
Amazing shot @YUVSTRONG12 he struggling with his injured figure but he played that shot was superb @IPL #SRHvMI
— Mohammed Ajmal (@imMajmal) May 8, 2017
Clear signs of severe pain on his face. Despite that he is fighting @YUVSTRONG12 ???? #SRHvMI
— Naseer (@BeingYuvNaseer) May 8, 2017
#SRHvMI #IPL Sooooooo happy to see @SDhawan25 back in form right before @ICC champions trophy
Can't wait to see those waving moustache paji!— Content Kumar (@Avlani3Bhavik) May 8, 2017
Openers thank selection committee with 50's… #ChampionsTrophy2017 #srhvMI
— bravoman (@an_usa_bar) May 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/imSatnam_/status/861634899790274565
Quality innings by @SDhawan25 and @ImRo45 good signs for @BCCI. #ChampionsTrophy2017 #SRHvMI
— TheFamilyMan! (@AmitSawant4686) May 8, 2017