Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings to claim their maiden IPL title of the season. KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings were bundled out for 120 in just 19.4 overs. While speaking on the team’s performance Rahul said that team was 10-15 runs short.
PBKS struggle to score runs
It was a devastating performance from Punjab Kings as they surrendered to the fiery bowling of Sunrisers Hyderabad. They were dismissed for 120 runs and could not even stay in the middle for the entire 20 overs. After electing to bat, Rahul saw his team struggling throughout. Sunrisers Hyderabad saw David warner and Jonny Bairstow leading the chase and eventually completed the same by nine wickets. Bairstow smashed his second IPL 50 of the season. After Warner was dismissed by Fabian Allen, Kane Williamson came out to bat and completed the chase with Bairstow. For Kane Williamson this was the first IPL match fo 2021.
KL Rahul on team performance
Post the match, KL Rahul opined that the team was 10-15 runs short on the surface. “We knew what to expect here. Tried to get used to the conditions as quickly as we can. We were 10-15 short on this pitch,” he said at the post-match presentation ceremony. He continued, “Bowlers tried very hard, but it’s very hard coming into these conditions and adapting quickly. Hindsight is a beautiful thing.”
He further told that Punjab Kings were waiting for one of the openers to get dismissed to put the pressure on them. “We knew they were going to come hard. It’s tricky to have attacking fields. Was waiting for one of them to get out and then put pressure. Wanted to take the game as deep as possible.” He added, “Unfortunately we couldn’t get wickets in the middle and that cost us. Every game is important for us and we’ve been in that position.” “It’s not a bad position to be in. Hopefully learn from our mistakes and keep getting better,” he signed off.
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