In a thrilling contest, Delhi Capitals won the the Eliminator by 2 runs to knock Sunrisers Hyderabad out of IPL 2019.
Speaking to media after the match, SRH captain, Kane Williamson said that the wicket played in such a way that both the teams needed to utilize the powerplay and score some runs upfront.
“Wicket was such that both the teams needed runs in the powerplay. And if you look, both the teams got around 55 runs. Its just that we needed to be clinical in the end but we couldn’t do it.”Kane Williamson, Captain, SRH
Commenting on the fact that his team lost a lot of close matches, he said, “it is very frustrating. We put up some solid performances throughout, but in some matches we were taken aback right in the end.”
When asked about his own form this season, he replied that it has been a little frustrating for him as well.
“For me personally, this season has been frustrating and a little disjointed. But our openers have done most of the work and when you come in, your role changes. So you try to adopt but it doesn’t come off every time.”Kane Williamson, Captain, SRH
Commenting about how Khaleel Ahmed has been a revelation for them, Williamson said, “yes he has been a big positive for us. Whenever he has got his opportunities he has been brilliant. He sort of gives you a cushion during the middle overs. And when you can take wickets during the middle phase, you can dominate the game.”
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