Delhi face tough competition against RR
4 May 2013 1:30 AM GMT
Two teams which have only recently recovered from poor form will square off when Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad clash in a IPL match on Saturday with both sides aiming to continue the winning run and stay alive in the event.
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DD have six points from 10 matches while SH have bagged 12 from the same number of matches. The Sunrisers have enjoyed a dream run at home, winning all the matches played here so far. The lethal bowling attack of Sunrisers comprising world number one Dale Steyn, medium-pacer Ishant Sharma, wily leg-spinner Amit Mishra, the dependable Thisara Perera and in-form Karan Sharma has played a crucial role in their victories against some of the formidable teams like Mumbai Indians. Though batting had been an area of concern for the Sunrisers, it has also shown marked improvement of late with the return of Shikhar Dhawan and West Indies Captain Darren Sammy.
Captain Kumar Sangakkara, who had been out of form, also showed glimpses of his brilliance in the last match, making a useful 21.
On the other hand, Delhi have just managed to survive in the competition by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets on 1 May. However, it can take solace from the brilliant show of Australia’s David Warner, who played a blistering knock of 66 and young Unmukt Chand (37, 4x4), which helped the team win the last match. However, seasoned players like Virender Sehwag, captain Mahela Jayawardane, Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra and Morne Morkel need to come up with splendid performances to make matters difficult for the Sunrisers.
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DD have six points from 10 matches while SH have bagged 12 from the same number of matches. The Sunrisers have enjoyed a dream run at home, winning all the matches played here so far. The lethal bowling attack of Sunrisers comprising world number one Dale Steyn, medium-pacer Ishant Sharma, wily leg-spinner Amit Mishra, the dependable Thisara Perera and in-form Karan Sharma has played a crucial role in their victories against some of the formidable teams like Mumbai Indians. Though batting had been an area of concern for the Sunrisers, it has also shown marked improvement of late with the return of Shikhar Dhawan and West Indies Captain Darren Sammy.
Captain Kumar Sangakkara, who had been out of form, also showed glimpses of his brilliance in the last match, making a useful 21.
On the other hand, Delhi have just managed to survive in the competition by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets on 1 May. However, it can take solace from the brilliant show of Australia’s David Warner, who played a blistering knock of 66 and young Unmukt Chand (37, 4x4), which helped the team win the last match. However, seasoned players like Virender Sehwag, captain Mahela Jayawardane, Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra and Morne Morkel need to come up with splendid performances to make matters difficult for the Sunrisers.
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