The exciting 2020 Indian Premier League meeting between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday saw a heated argument between SRH bowler Khaleel Ahmed and RR batsman Rahul Tewatia. The incident took place late in the match when RR needed 8 runs to win 6 deliveries. Tewatia and Riyan Parag were on fire and the pressure was on Khaleel to defend 8 runs.
The match, at one point, tilted completely in SRH’s favor after RR faltered at 78/5 at the end of 12 overs. But Tewatia and Parag had completely changed the balance of the game, leaving SRH scratching his head. (Total IPL coverage 2020)
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In the finale, as Tewatia was trying to complete a run, Khaleel was seen arguing with the left-handed batter in the middle. As the discussion escalated, the umpires and SRH captain David Warner had to intervene.
After Riyan Parag hit a six and won the game for the Royals, Tewatia and Khaleel continued to exchange words, but quickly settled the debate and were later seen chatting with each other cordially.
After the match, Tewatia, who was awarded the man of the match award, was asked about what happened between the two players, saying it was right in the heat of the moment. “It’s no big deal, they just took us in the heat of the moment. Things like this happen in such situations, ”Tewatia said.
Meanwhile, SRH captain David Warner praised Tewatia and Parag for their splendid performance after the loss. “It’s good to see a good battle out there, thanks to the way he (Tewatia) played. He went out and played his shots and played very bravely and got his team to cross the line, ”Warner said.
SRH will face Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. RR will face Delhi Capitals at IPL 2020 on Wednesday.
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