West Indies captain Jason Holder, whose late inclusion galvanized Sunrisers Hyderabad much better, praised his team’s bowlers for “using their brains” as much as the skills that earned them a second-place spot in the IPL. against Delhi Capitals.
The Sunrisers bowlers put down RCB to a measly score of 131 and won the ‘Eliminator’ by 6 wickets with Holder playing a big part in all respects with 3 for 25 and 24 not out of 20 balls.
“For me, it’s about execution. We’ve had a lot of discussions about certain players and in the heat of battle, it’s all about executing. Led by our bowlers, we have used our skills and our brains, “Holder said at the post-game press conference.
The Caribbean boss is happy that SRH has “peaked at the right time.”
“Morale is very good as we have done well in the second half of the tournament. We peaked at the right stage and (we’re) getting a good momentum. Different guys have raised their hands on different occasions. One more good effort and we will be in the final ”, he was confident.
For Holder, who has made the difference with his steady average pace, picking up 13 wickets in six games, he was in a good space after two tough years in which he was barely playing due to a shoulder injury.
“For me, I have had more overs in the networks. I have had some injuries in recent years, which have hampered my preparations because I could not throw as much at the net.
“I had a bad shoulder and I had surgeries. So, I worked a little harder, honed my skills. I’m in a good space and that gives me confidence, ”Holder said.
The sunrises have shown that they have had a dynamic bowling attack, which has been handled very well by their patron David Warner.
“Sandeep keeps moving it. Natarajan is very subtle with its variations and also consistent. We have a very good balance.
“While Sandeep is shorter, at 6 feet 7 inches I rebound. Rashid is a world class spinner and we have Nadeem. David has used it well in this tournament. “
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