This year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) saw another last-over thriller as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) thump defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by one wicket.
Meanwhile, the Sunrisers banked on youngster Deepak Hooda (32*) to pull things off in their favour. However, it was the home team that dominated the game until the 18th over, when big-hitting batter Yusuf Pathan departed.
Hyderabad lost four back-to-back wickets, as Mumbai took the control of the game. However, it was Hooda’s calm and composure that helped SRH make two out of two in the ongoing eleventh edition of the league.
Previously, Mumbai Indians managed to post a moderate 147 runs on the board after a brilliant bowling effort from Hyderabad. Some late blows from Kieron Pollard ensured that they get closer to 150.
Moreover, Hyderabad got off to flier courtesy opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan. His good form will benefit the team in this long tournament.
Mumbai’s young spinner Mayank Markande impressed one and all with his wrist spin. He returned with four for 24 in his quota of four overs.
Here is the players rating of Sunrisers Hyderabad team:
Wriddhiman Saha (wk): (6/10):
The wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha needs to take more responsibility with the bat at the top. Although he scored 20 runs, but the team would want more from Saha.
However, he was at his best behind the stump.
Shikhar Dhawan: (8/10):
Shikhar Dhawan’s form at the top is the key for Hyderabad in the ongoing tournament. The southpaw has contributed in both the games with the bat.
He scored 45 runs from 28 balls before top-edging one to deep fine-leg off Markande.
Kane Williamson (c): (3/10):
The skipper Kane Williamson had a rare off day in business as he knicked one to the wicket-keeper. The umpire had to overturn his decision as Indians went for a review.
Williamson will look to improve his records and lead the team from the front.
Manish Pandey: (3.5/10):
Manish Pandey had a beautiful opportunity to make a strong case for himself but he gave away his wicket.
He top-edged one to Mayank after scoring 11 runs from eight balls including one boundary.
Deepak Hooda: (9.5/10):
The promising all-rounder Deepak Hooda was the star for Hyderabad as he kept his head cool to win the match. He played a timely knock of 32 from 25 balls to take his team through.
Moreover, his six in the last-over sealed the game for the host.
Yusuf Pathan: (6/10):
Yusuf Pathan looked confident initially but gave his wicket at the wrong moment. SRH will want the senior all-rounder to shoulder more responsibility going into the next game.
Pathan scored 14 runs off 14 deliveries before lobbing one to Pollard at mid-wicket.
Shakib Al Hasan: (5.5/10):
The best all-rounder in the world had an average game with both bat and ball.
However, SRH will want more from him going deep into the league.
Rashid Khan: (7.5/10):
The young leg-spinner Rashid Khan has made it a habit of containing runs in the middle-overs.
He returned with a figure of one for 13 in his four overs. However, Rashid will want to improve his batting and contribute more.
Billy Stanlake: (5/10):
The tall and lanky fast bowler Billy Stanlake once again went for too many runs. The Sunrisers will want him to contain runs with the new ball. However, he is within the wickets which is a positive sign for the side.
Moreover, Stanlake kept his head cool to hit a boundary while facing the last ball of the match to win the game.
Siddarth Kaul: (7/10):
Siddarth Kaul is the at the peak of form as he is paying back his selection with regular wickets.
He removed the dangerous looking Evin Lewis and Ishan Kishan as Mumbai lost the momentum.
He will look to continue to perform for his side.
Sandeep Sharma: (7.5/10):
Sandeep Sharma utilised the opportunity to full effect as he replaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the first XI.
He was economical throughout and picked two wickets in his four overs.
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