After recording their first win of the IPL 2022, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Kane Williamson said the team wanted to “keep improving” in all aspects of the game.
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He added that the goal was competitive but the hitters especially Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi made it easy for them to win the game against Chennai Super Kings here on Saturday.
A fine shot from Abhishek Sharma (75 runs, 50 balls) and a late appearance from Rahul Tripathi (39 steps out, 15 balls) helped Hyderabad register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over defending champions Chennai at DY Patil Stadium .
“Every game you play is tough. We want to keep improving. Although it was our first win, we had to revisit some of the things we did well in the previous game. Stay calm and stay focused on the task. For us, it’s about focusing on our cricket and playing smart,” Williamson said during the post-match presentation.
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With their impeccable hitting, Williamson and Abhishek Sharma made the 155 run chase very easy. They sewed up 89 runs for the first wicket and then Tripathi and match top scorer Sharma guided SRH home with 14 balls to spare. This is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first win in three matches while Chennai Super Kings succumbed to their fourth defeat in four matches and are still awaiting their first victory this season.
“The target was definitely competitive on this surface. The ball stays on the surface. We were able to build a partnership and Abhishek was great. Learn from the first round and incorporate it into our hunt. The game always challenges you, everyone tries to contribute to the team,” he added.
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