Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya defended his bowling unit following their 31-run loss towards SunRisers Hyderabad. Pandya stated he appreciated what he noticed from his bowlers regardless of SRH posting the highest-ever complete within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 27. The Hyderabad-based franchise posted 277 for 3 within the first innings earlier than proscribing Mumbai Indians to 246 for five to register their first win of the season.
Talking on the post-match ceremony, Pandya stated they tried to limit SRH as a bowling unit, whereas insisting that he appreciated what he noticed from his bowlers in Hyderabad. The house aspect broke the 11-year-old document held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru to submit the highest-ever complete within the historical past of the competitors.
“The wicket was good. I feel SRH batted actually, very well. It was powerful for the bowlers. 277, irrespective of how good or dangerous you bowl, if the opposition get 277 meaning they batted very effectively. We tried as a bowling unit, however could not get the breakthroughs. We may have tried a number of issues, however we have now a younger bowling assault. I appreciated what I noticed,” stated Pandya.
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Talking about 18-year-old debutant pacer Kwena Maphaka, Pandya stated the South African fast-bowler confirmed coronary heart and has the skillset to excel for them. Maphaka had an IPL debut to neglect, conceding probably the most runs by an IPL debutant and in addition a Mumbai Indians bowler within the historical past of the match.
“I feel he was improbable you recognize. Coming into your first sport and getting overwhelmed by this sort of crowd and he confirmed he had the guts. Regardless that he went for runs, he regarded alright, he wished to again his skillsets and that is one thing that is improbable. He has the skillset, simply that he wants some sport time,” Pandya added.
Following their defeat in Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians will flip their consideration in the direction of Rajasthan Royals, with the 2 sides set to lock horns on the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, April 1. In the meantime, SRH will tackle final 12 months’s finalists Gujarat Titans of their subsequent sport in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 31.
