Sharma’s technique of using variations and cutters proved to be extremely efficient on the slower and decrease pitch.
His four-over spell yielded spectacular figures of 5/18, with an economic system charge of 4.50. The 30-year-old pacer expressed his delight at making a profitable comeback from harm and relished the chance to contribute to his crew’s success.
Reflecting on his journey, Sharma acknowledged the challenges he confronted when he went unsold within the IPL public sale two years in the past. Nevertheless, he embraced the chance to affix RR as a substitute participant and has been cherishing each sport within the ongoing event.
“Acquired match the day earlier than yesterday solely. The primary sport after health, feeling good. The pitch was on the slower facet and decrease facet, so my plan was to maintain bowling variations and cutters. For those who’re bowling ultimately, you need to have a giant coronary heart. Have seen within the IPL, that bowlers are underneath the pump. Have to have a giant coronary heart and maintain executing plans. As you understand, I went unsold two years in the past. Got here in as a substitute. So I am having fun with each sport,” Sharma stated.
Sharma’s excellent bowling effort restricted MI to a modest whole of 179/9 of their allotted 20 overs. Tilak Varma (65) and Nehal Wadhera (49) had been the one batters who may make a big influence for the Mumbai-based franchise. Trent Boult complemented Sharma’s efforts by claiming two wickets.
In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s blistering century (104 not out) guided RR to a snug victory, chasing down the goal with 9 wickets in hand. Piyush Chawla was the lone wicket-taker for MI.
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With this win, RR solidified their place on the high of the IPL 2024 standings with 14 factors, whereas MI remained in seventh place with six factors.
(Inputs from ANI)
