Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) leg-spinner Rashid Khan has stressed on the need to “keep things simple and do the basics right” as they are gearing up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing IPL 2020 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (November 8).
Riding on Kane Williamson’s 14th IPL half-century and Jason Holder’s all-round show, SRH thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six-wickets in the Eliminator at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday and are now eying to extend their winning streak against DC to set a final date with Mumbai Indians.
Rashid told host broadcaster Star Sports after SRH v RCB clash: “Today it wasn't that, it was a bit slow and not skidding as much as the last time we played here. You just have to keep it simple, back of a length. We just need to do the basics right against Delhi and see what happens.”
The spinner also admitted that the Eliminator against RCB was tough, adding: “It was tough, it was the same kind of feeling like the game against KXIP. A game which is Eliminator, and that pressure as well. Thank god we won it. Just kept it very simple for myself, just hit a good area.”
Rashid also revealed that he started hitting the right areas after often being smashed by the batters when he bowled the full-length ball in the tournament.
He signed off by saying, “As long as I'm hitting that area, I'm good. I've watched my videos and analyzed that most of the time I've been hit when I bowl full. So, I try to bowl the right areas. This wicket sometimes you get a skiddy kind of turn.”
(With ANI Inputs)
