Sunrises Hyderabad

Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 21 runs. Umran Malik bowled the second fastest delivery (157 kmph) in the IPL history. With a tremendous fifty, David Warner surpassed Chris Gayle in the list of most fifties scored in T20 cricket.

Williamson was talking about Delhi Capitals' opener David Warner and Rovman Powell who shared an unfinished 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket as they helped their team reach 207/3 in 20 overs. Warner scored 92 not out while Powell slammed 67 not out that set up Delhi Capitals for a big total.

Though opener David Warner was going strong with 42 runs, Pant was aware that only nine overs of their innings had been completed and there was a long way to go. One or two more wickets and Delhi Capitals would be in deep trouble. But that did not happen as Warner and Rovman Powell ensured Delhi not only did not lose any more wickets but also put up a big total for Sunrisers to chase.

Umran Malik, the Jammu and Kashmir bowler has brought alive, what one terms as 'fast' bowling when he clocked 157 kmph in an IPL match. Malik is that rare gem of a natural fast bowler who fortunately has been blessed to Indian cricket. He has the build, the action and the athleticism that can propel him to bowl much quicker.

Both Sunrisers and Delhi Capitals are still in contention for a place in the playoffs and a win will keep their hopes alive. Williamson said they will have to look for positives in their performances so far and execute their plans. "Our losses have been different, we want to take positives and put on a good performance. We have a lot to play for, we need to keep moving forward and execute our plans," said Williamson.

On Sunday Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return at the helm worked wonders for four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs at the MCA Stadium, with Gaikwad, who has been off-colour in IPL 2022, showing the brilliant side of his batting by smashing a 99 off 57 balls.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 runs and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs. MS Dhoni was back as the captain of CSK. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 99 runs off 57. He missed his well-deserved 100 just by 1 run. 

Gaikwad was expectedly retained while du Plessis went into the auction pool and was snapped by Royal Challengers Bangalore to be their skipper in 2022. The solidity of the Gaikwad-du Plessis stand now not available was visible when in the lead-up to Sunday's game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai's best opening stand was just 28.

Both Tewatia and Rashid may not be the pure batters but they certainly have the skill to win matches for their team with the bat. Prior to the match against SRH on Wednesday, both players had already won the games for Gujarat with the bat in the ongoing IPL 2022 season. After finishing the game, both players reflected on their belief and fighting spirit in their social media posts and in the post-match presentation.

Invited to bat first, brilliant fifties by Abhishek Sharma (65 off 42), Aiden Markram (56 off 40) and a late blitz by Shashank Singh (25 not out off 6) powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to 195/6 in 20 overs. Mohammed Shami (3/39), Yash Dayal (1/24), Alzarri Joseph (1/35) were the wicket-takers for Gujarat. But, lower down the order, it was Rahul Tewatia (40 not out off 21) and Rashid Khan (31 not out off 11), who kept Gujarat in the game till the last over.