Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper David Warner showered rich praise on Rashid Khan, saying that the leg-spinner is a "world-class bowler" and always delivers in pressure situations after his match-winning exploits against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).
SRH produced an all-round performance to register a thumping 69-run victory over KXIP in Dubai on Thursday (October 8).
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Opting to bat first, Sunrisers piled up 201/6 in 20 overs on the back of Jonny Bairstow’s 55-ball 97 and David Warner’s 40-ball 52.
Defending the total, SRH bundled out KXIP for 132 in 16.5 overs, with Rashid (3-12), Khaleel Ahmed (2-24) and T Natarajan (2-24) doing the bulk of the damage.
Rashid’s economy-rate was brilliant and he also got the prized scalp of Nicholas Pooran, who was threatening to take the game away with a fantastic knock of 37-ball 77.
"I was a bit nervous while Nicholas was hitting it over the stands. I have always had high prospects of that kid. I was fortunate to play in Bangladesh with him. You always think, 'What can I do, how can I get him out?' He's (Rashid) a world-class bowler, it's great to have him. He always delivers in pressure situations," Warner said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Warner and Bairstow forged a 160-run partnership for the opening wicket in 15 overs against KXIP.
Sharing his experience of batting with Bairstow, Warner said: "At the moment, I am just a rotating strike for him (Bairstow). We enjoy batting with each other. We tried to negate the swing by coming at them (KXIP bowlers). We have got a tough game against RR, a day game, have to start fresh again."
With three wins from six games, Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently in the third position on the points table. They will take on Rajasthan Royals in their next match on Sunday (October 11) in Dubai.
