IPL 2018, KXIP vs SRH: 5 reasons why Hyderabad lost

#3 Gayle Storm in Mohali

It seemed that the Sunrisers landed in lion’s den at the wrong time. Being the favourites even before the game, Hyderabad had a slight edge over the Kings as per the past records. But fate had something else written for them as they were to face their first defeat in the season.

It was a game that witnessed a Gayle storm as he paved his way to a magnificent century in just 58 balls. This was on the expected lines after he smashed a quickfire 50 in his first outing with the bat in the previous game.

In his blistering knock that included 11 massive sixes and a single boundary, Gayle went about a strike rate of 165. This was his style of replying to the negligence that he encountered in the auction before the league.