IPL 2022, SRH vs KKR: Happy that I obtained this innings towards KKR, says Rahul Triptahi after match-winning 71

Kane Williamson’s males are again to their greatest kind, making a formidable comeback after dropping their opening two fixtures of the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2022. Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their third victory in a row by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets in Match 25 of IPL on the Brabourne Stadium on Friday.

Rahul Tripathi smashed an unbeaten 71 off 37 balls to assist Sunrisers Hyderabad chase the goal of 175 in 17.5 overs after half-centuries from Tripathi and Aiden Markram (68 not out off 36). Williamson himself managed simply 17 runs.

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Hyderabad discovered themselves in a tough spot when Abhishek Sharma and skipper Kane Williamson have been dismissed early. But a strong partnership between Tripathi and Markram helped stay Hyderabad in control of their chase towards KKR. After Tripathi was dismissed, Markram added one other essential partnership with Nicholas Pooran (5* off 8) and helped the group to chase the win.

Tripathi, who was adjudged the ‘Man of the Match’ stated that he was blissful that he obtained this innings towards KKR and stated that SRH have put up a superb present in the previous few matches.

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“I enjoyed myself today. The time with KKR was special, and now it is special with KKR as well. There are days when things get tough, but I enjoy the hard work and the good days. Before going in to bat, I am a little fidgety, but I am happy that I got this innings today,” the SRH batter stated in a post-match presentation.

Opening in regards to the positives from the win, he added, “Russell bangs it in short if you are new, and I was looking for that shot if the ball was there. Varun bowls well, I didn’t expect him to pitch it up and that’s why I went through with that lofted shot. It wasn’t premeditated.”

SPECIAL BOND WITH SRH

Tripathi represented two-time IPL champions KKR in 2020 and 2021 and scored over 600 runs in 28 matches. He even admitted to having developed an emotional reference to the KKR throughout these two years and was later picked up by SunRisers by Rs 8.50 crore within the mega IPL public sale.

“It’s been very special with KKR, and now with SRH too in the last few games. I have been struggling with my health over the last few days and the management did a very good job with me,” the right-hander stated.

Rahul Tripathi has probably the most runs within the IPL as an uncapped participant and thus far, he has performed 65 matches and scored greater than 1500 runs. With 171 runs at a strike price of 178.12, Tripathi is now the best run-scorer for Sunrisers.

Former India-all-rounder Irfan Pathan additionally praised Tripathi on social media. He wrote, “Every year Rahul Tripathi comes to ipl does his job quietly but surely. Most impressive Uncapped batter!” (sic)

Every 12 months Rahul Tripathi involves ipl does his job quietly however certainly. Most spectacular Uncapped batter!

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 15, 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson received the toss and opted to bowl first towards Kolkata Knight Riders.

While Macro Jansen dismissed Aaron Finch (7), who made his debut, T Natarajan plucked three wickets and left Kolkata reeling. KKR obtained one other blow when pacer Umran Malik removed Shreyas Iyer and Sheldon Jackson.

Nitish Rana and Andre Russell stitched an necessary partnership with the previous being the highest scorer with 54 off 36 balls. Russell smashed an unbeaten 49 off 25 balls and helped Kolkata get better from a top-order collapse.

After dropping two matches in a row, Kolkata will now face Rajasthan Royals on April 18 at Brabourne Stadium.