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Pant ton in vain as Dhawan, Williamson seal SRH's play-off spot
Rishabh Pant got his maiden century in the Indian Premier League, and it was one of the more audacious knocks seen in this year's edition. And that, coming against one of the best bowling units of the season, put that knock right up there among the best this year.Rishabh Pant got his maiden century in the Indian Premier League, and it was one of the more audacious knocks seen in this year's edition. And that, coming against one of the best bowling units of the season, put that knock right up there among the best this year.
Pant’s unbeaten 63-ball 128 gave Delhi Daredevils a very strong total of 187 to defend, but the master defenders turned master chasers on Thursday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the total rather comfortably in the end to consolidate their position at the top of the table with a nine-wicket win at the Feroz Shah Kotla, sealing their spot in the play-offs.
Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson shared the highest partnership in this edition, with 176 runs added for the second wicket, en route respective half-centuries.