NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals' assistant coach, Pravin Amre, has defended the team's decision to utilize Lalit Yadav in the powerplay during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
In a match where Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious by 67 runs, Lalit Yadav's bowling in the early overs drew significant attention. Facing an aggressive onslaught from SRH's opening pair Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, Lalit conceded 41 runs in two overs, prompting scrutiny from fans and analysts alike.
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Speaking on the strategic choice, Amre explained, "SRH's strength was the openers. The other teams also could not control it. We thought that Lalit Yadav was a local, Delhi boy, so we took a chance on that."
Despite the challenging start, Amre commended Sunrisers Hyderabad for their formidable batting display, particularly acknowledging the explosive partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, which propelled SRH to a record-breaking total of 266/7 in their 20 overs.
Delhi Capitals' chase saw promising performances from Jake Fraser McGurk and Abhishek Porel. However, the team struggled to maintain momentum after their dismissals, ultimately falling short of the target and managing only 199 runs in 19.1 overs.
Reflecting on the defeat, Amre emphasized the exceptional power-hitting exhibited by SRH's batsmen during the powerplay.
1/10:IPL: Travis Head leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory vs Delhi Capitals
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2/10:Travis Head's Heroics
Travis Head smashed 89 off 32 balls to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to another huge IPL total of 266-7 in a crushing 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.AFP
3/10:Delhi Capitals' Struggle
Delhi were bowled out for 199 in 19.1 overs, with left-arm quick T Natarajan returning impressive figures of 4-19.AFP
4/10:Hyderabad's Dominance
Hyderabad jumped to second spot behind Rajasthan Royals with five wins in seven matches.PTI
5/10:Explosive Opening Stand
Head blasted a 16-ball 50 in an explosive opening stand with fellow left-hander Abhishek Sharma to tear into the opposition attack as Hyderabad reached 100 in five overs and 125 in six.AFP
6/10:Kuldeep Yadav's Impact
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav checked the carnage with two wickets in the seventh over as he sent back Sharma, out for 46 off 12 balls, and then Aiden Markram, for one.AFP
7/10:Shahbaz Ahmed's Brilliance
Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 59 off 29 balls steered Hyderabad to a commanding total.AFP
8/10:Delhi's batting struggles
Washington Sundar opened the bowling and was hit for four straight boundaries by Prithvi Shaw but got his revenge on the fifth when he dismissed the opener for 16.AFP
9/10:Jake Fraser-McGurk's Blitz
Jake Fraser-McGurk smacked an 18-ball 65 and put on 84 runs with Abishek Porel, who hit 42, to keep Delhi in the chase briefly.AFP
10/10:Pant's Effort in Vain
Captain Rishabh Pant's 44 not enough as Delhi fell short against Hyderabad's massive total.AFP"Credit to the way Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma batted during the powerplay. The intent we have shown was incredible," he remarked.
Despite the loss, Amre expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back, stating, "Abishek Porel is a finisher, but we wanted to use him in powerplays also."
(With inputs from ANI)
