Top 5 Matches in the Group Stages of IPL 8

3 – Match 13: Delhi Daredevils Vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad:

It is often said that catches win matches. This match is an acute example of the same. It was the incredible fielding effort of Mayank Agarwal in the last over which managed to be the difference between the two teams. Batting first, DD scored a total of 167 runs on the board, courtesy of a fine partnership between Iyer and Duminy. This was followed by a brilliant team effort by SRH, led by Bopara in the batting. They kept pace with the required run rate but even DD managed to pick up wickets to narrow the distance from victory. Things went on to the wire with just 10 runs required off the last over. Finally, with 7 runs required of the last 2, Karn Sharma blasted a delivery which almost went out for six till Mayank Agarwal did a splendid effort to reduce the six into just 2 runs. Ultimately DD ended up being on the winning side.
Match Summary: DD – 167/4 (Shreyas Iyer 60, Ashish Reddy 1/15)
SRH – 163/8 (Bopara 41, Duminy 4/17)