NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a dramatic two-run victory against Punjab Kings in a pulsating clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 on Tuesday.
After the match, SRH pacer
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
shared his insights on the challenges and excitement of
T20 cricket
.
Speaking about the essence of T20 cricket, Bhuvneshwar jovially remarked, "That is the beauty of the T20 game for the spectators, not for the bowlers (smiles)."
His light-hearted observation captured the unique dynamics of the format, where batsmen often dictate terms while bowlers strive for breakthroughs.
In a thrilling finale during PBKS's chase, where they required 29 runs from the last over,
Shashank Singh
and
Ashutosh Sharma
staged a valiant fightback, falling just short by a mere two runs.
Bhuvneshwar's pivotal contributions, including crucial dismissals of PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan and impact substitute Prabhsimran Singh, played a crucial role in SRH's narrow victory.
Reflecting on his bowling strategy, Bhuvneshwar emphasized the importance of consistency and simplicity, stating, "Everyone knows what you are going to do, but it is about doing the same thing over and over, and keeping it simple. You need a bit of luck as well."
While Ashutosh's late fireworks injected excitement into the contest, Bhuvneshwar acknowledged his impressive batting display, underscoring its significance for Indian cricket. Despite Ashutosh's heroics, Bhuvneshwar's resilient bowling and SRH's collective effort ultimately sealed the win.
(With inputs from ANI)
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