Last Update: May 08, 2023, 5:40 PM IST
Sandeep Sharma hit the last ball for a six. (pic credit: sportzpix)
Sandeep Sharma failed to defend 17 runs in the final over in a high-scoring contest between RR and SRH in Jaipur
In a dramatic end to an IPL 2023 match in Jaipur on Sunday night, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the contest against Rajasthan Royals by hitting a last-ball six. Defending five off one ball, RR pacer Sandeep Sharma dismissed Abdul Samad at long-off.
With SRH now requiring four runs, Sandeep missed his yorker and Samad hit a six over the bowler’s head to seal a thrilling four-wicket win.
Former India fast bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji recalled how Sandeep defended 21 runs against Chennai Super Kings with two batsmen, including MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, earlier this season.
“If we recall the last over against CSK, Sandeep was able to pull the game back in the last three balls. Here he had another chance, but unfortunately a no ball cost him. He kept calm and was able to keep things simple till the last ball was bowled,” Balaji said. star sports,
Also said that the bowler will not forget his mistake.
“For a moment they thought the match was over, but the sirens wailed in dismay. He will always regret the no ball. This one delivery would definitely be playing on his mind,” said Balaji.
Chasing 215 at the Sawaimansingh Stadium, SRH needed 41 runs from two overs before Glenn Phillips hit three consecutive sixes and followed it up with a boundary off Kuldeep Yadav to bring his side back into the contest. He fell on the fifth ball, though not before Marco Jansen took a couple off his 24 in the 19th over.
“I felt Glenn Phillips was the kind of player who could take on the bowlers. Possibly, SRH decided to go for Phillips in the last three overs when you are chasing a big target. He made great connections with the ball and I am sure and that had helped Sunrisers instill hope in their batting lineup,” Balaji said.
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