Punjab Kings’ Shikhar Dhawan performs a shot in the course of the Indian Premier League match (IPL) between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings on Sunday, April 09, 2023.
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A upset Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan blamed the batting unit for failing to mould their sport in keeping with the situations as they misplaced by eight wickets to Sunrisers Hyderabad within the IPL in Hyderabad on April 9.
Dhawan slammed a 66-ball 99 not out to hold the Punjab crew on his shoulders as the opposite batters minimize a sorry determine after being requested to take first strike.
“As a batting unit, we lost too many wickets back to back and couldn’t put up a big total on the ground and because of that we lost the game. 175-180 would have been a reasonable score. The wicket looked quite good but it was seaming and swinging,” Dhawan mentioned on the post-match presentation.
On his sensational innings, Dhawan, who was adjudged the participant of the match, mentioned: “I didn’t expect I will reach there at the end of the day but I was playing according to the situation, still keeping positive…
“Of course it was disappointing (seeing wickets preserve falling) however the way in which we thought the wicket was going to play, it was enjoying in another way. It was seaming and generally protecting low. But that is a studying course of for my batting unit and that is effective.
“I’m very very grateful for 99 because I never thought I’d reach there so I’m very happy.”
Chasing 144, SRH romped house in 17.1 overs, driving on a 48-ball 74 not out by Rahul Tripathi.
Winning captain Aiden Markram known as it a “special” win.
“It was a bit rough for us at the start but we are happy to win today. I am super happy for Markande. He bowled really well tonight. He is only a couple of balls away from something special and he showed his class tonight.”
Markram scored 37 off 21 as he and Tripathi added 100 off 52 balls to take the crew house.
“It’s easy with Rahul (Tripathi) at the other end. Great franchise to be a part of and it’s our first win of the season, it means a lot.”
Spinner Mayank Markande did the star flip for SRH with figures of 4 for 15 to go away Punjab Kings reeling at 88 for 9 within the fifteenth over.
“Very happy to get an opportunity. My role is to take wickets in the middle overs. I bowled slowly and fortunately got the wickets. With the impact rule, you should always be prepared,” Markande mentioned.
“The talks with Adil Rashid has helped me. During the red-ball season, I worked hard with Aavishkar Salvi. I rate this performance very high, happy to contribute.”
