Heinrich Klaasen stole the show with a sensational innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their recent match. Right from the first ball, where he elegantly punched a back of a length delivery through cover, Klaasen showcased his class and stood head and shoulders above his teammates. SRH’s batting lineup has struggled for consistency, but Klaasen’s brilliance shone through. The other batsmen had the simple task of supporting him, but they failed to do so effectively. However, it was Klaasen’s innings that left a lasting impact.
RCB made a crucial error by not bowling more pacers at him, and Klaasen capitalized on their mistake, making them pay dearly. His clean striking against the spinners was a sight to behold, and he effortlessly dispatched the ball to all parts of the ground. Even Shahbaz and Karn, considered adept spinners, couldn’t contain him as Klaasen took them apart. Surprisingly, Faf du Plessis, the captain, did not turn to Bracewell despite the off-spinner taking two wickets in his first over.
Tendulkar Tweets
His innings received a nod of approval from the Greatest Batter Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar applauded the innings on his Twitter account. He said, “IPL is a mix of creative and traditional batting. Today has been a Klaas-ic display of traditional batting. Klaasen’s footwork has been simple and uncomplicated, one of the best I’ve seen in the recent past.”
It was a remarkable display of batting prowess by the South African wicketkeeper. His innings was a treat for the eyes, leaving the spectators in awe of his ability to strike the ball cleanly and find the boundaries at will. Klaasen’s heroics played a crucial role in SRH’s performance, giving them a competitive total.
However, chasing a steep total in a must win encounter, RCB have started aggressively. They have completed their fifty in the fifth over itself without losing any wicket. But this opening pair needs to bat long as the others are not reliable. One of them has to stay at the crease till the end.Â
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