IPL 2021: 3 Stars From Sunrisers Hyderabad Who Will Be Game Changers Against Delhi Capitals

Sunrisers Hyderabad finally managed to put some points on board in the previous game against Punjab Kings and they will not face a tough challenge from the Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad has lost three games and won one game so far in their campaign and are lying at seventh place in the standing now.

They still have a lot of work to do with their team combination and Abishek Sharma’s bowling in the previous game will be a huge plus for them going forward. They took a bold decision to drop a marquee player like Manish Pandey, but it did reap rewards as Kane Willamson and Jonny Bairstow steered the franchise home with crucial knocks. Here are 3 stars from Sunrisers Hyderabad who will be game-changers against Delhi Capitals.

3 Stars From Sunrisers Hyderabad Who Will Be Game Changers:

Jonny Bairstow:

Jonny Bairstow has been scoring consistently for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last two seasons and he has continued the good form again this year. He has scored 173 runs from the four games he played and the most important knock came in the previous game against Punjab Kings.

Chasing a modest total, Bairstow had to stay calm and keep getting the odd boundaries to take the team home. He played his role to perfection and is one of the quickest runners between the wickets. With Warner’s dismissal, the onus was on Bairstow and he took it with both. He stayed not out scoring 63 off 56 deliveries with three fours and one six which helped Sunrisers Hyderabad chase down the score of 121 with 9 wickets in hand.

Kane Williamson:

Kane Williamson’s return to the playing eleven has made a huge difference in the way Sunrisers play. He brings a sense of calmness into the team and has been the glue that sticks the experienced top order and inexperienced middle order. Williamson also helps Warner with the field setting and captaincy ideas.

He understands the game so well and is very easy on the eyes. He plays the anchor role in the team and he can hit the long shots as well. He is one of the best players of spin in the team and looks to use his feet against the spinners.

The Pitch at Chennai certainly requires a batsman like Kane Williamson in the lineup and he is set to play an important part again in this game against Delhi Capitals.

Rashid Khan:

The number one spinner in T20 cricket has been performing consistently for the Sunrisers with a lot of dot balls. Still, he is a more dangerous bowler when he gets more wickets on paper, and he will look to get that going. He bowled four overs in the previous game for 17 runs and one wicket.

Overall, he has picked up five wickets in four games with an excellent economy rate. He is a match-winner and hence, Sunrisers would be looking for more from him as the lead spinner in the team. In the turning wickets at Chennai, he can be very hard to play, and hence he should be looking to use the conditions to his advantage. Delhi Capitals is a strong team and Rashid Khan could be the trump card for David Warner’s men.