IPL 2018: Ambati Rayudu Can Help Us Win Grand Finale Against Hyderabad - Stephen Fleming

Ahead of the mega final, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has praised the efforts of Ambati Rayudu and stressed the importance of his match-winning contributions from time-to-time.

Meanwhile, Rayudu has been an integral part of the CSK squad and has proved it with his recent performances. So far, he has amassed 586 runs from 15 matches including a brilliant century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

As a result, he made a come back to the national team for the One-day International series against England. Fleming talked highly of Rayudu and admitted that it has been rewarding to have him in the squad.

“Rayudu has been very good. He has been one of the players to have contributed in match-winning performances. It is good to see him get some game time and gain confidence. The way he has done it has been rewarding from the coach and auction point of view“, he said at the pre-match conference.

Rayudu will look to continue his form against the same opponent.

Looking for match-winning knock: Stephen Fleming

Fleming mentioned that individuals win competitions for a team and admitted that he will hope Rayudu to do so. He also hailed the batsman for his resounding approach.

“I guess teams win competitions when individuals win finals. So, we are looking again for that match-winning performance. It is going to have to come because the opposition are very good. He (Rayudu) is capable of doing that (match-winning performance) just like a number of other players. The load really has been shared throughout the tournament,” Fleming added.

While CSK will look to add a record-equalling third title, SRH would be eager to add their trophy second trophy under their belt.

The ‘Southern Derby’ final will take place in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

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