Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner on Thursday said their middle order, under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League , prov...
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner on Thursday said their middle order, under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League, proved itself by guiding the team to a victory against Rajasthan Royals.
Manish Pandey (83) and Vijay Shankar (52) scored unbeaten half-centuries after Warner and Jonny Bairstow were dismissed early in the run chase to help SRH register a comfortable eight-wicket win.
“It is just great to show people that we do have a middle order.
“For them to come out and play like this, I am so happy for them. They showed they can build a platform for us to get across the line. Or set a big total. I am chuffed for them,” Warner said at the post-match presentation.
Jason Holder, who was brought as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh, impressed in his first match of the season. The West Indies Test skipper came up with figures of 3/33, while also affecting a run out to destabilise the RR innings.
“Jason adds an extra string to our bow. His height. His experience. And he couldn’t bat today, but he is an all-round package,” Warner said.
The Sunrisers excelled on all fronts and Warner felt a victory like this was needed going ahead.
“It was a stunning performance. Starts with the toss where you...
