Cricket

IPL 2023: Tried to copy some of SKY’s shots but I couldn’t – Nehal Wadhera after win vs RCB

Mumbai Indians youngster Nehal Wadhera admitted he tried to play like Suryakumar Yadav but could not copy his shots after their convincing win of six wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday. While chasing a total of 200 runs, Wadhera, who got his chance in place of injured Tilak Varma, scored an unbeaten knock of 52 runs from 34 balls.

The left-hander added a match-winning alliance of 140 runs with Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a blistering knock of 83 runs off just 35 balls with the help of seven fours and six maximums.

It was a typical Suryakumar Yadav’s innings as he took RCB’s bowlers to the cleaners. SKY batted at his absolute best and Wadhera was able to give him support at the other end.

Wadhera revealed that he has learned a lot while sharing the dressing room with Suryakumar Yadav and he keeps asking him the right questions.

The 22-year-old from Punjab said while talking to the official broadcasters after the match, “Surya bhai is a top-class player and I also try to copy some of his shots but I cannot. While he was batting I was talking to him and he was saying ‘keep playing, keep playing’ and he was giving me confidence.”

He continued, “He told me, ‘If both of us bat till the 15th-16th over, we can finish the game even early.’ And that’s what we did. The previous game which I played against CSK, I played a scoop. Earlier I didn’t play, after seeing Surya bhai bat, I also learned from him and I am very happy.”

This was Wadhera’s second successive fifty in the IPL and he must have grown in confidence. The southpaw had earlier scored 64 runs off 51 balls against Chennai Super Kings in the previous match but his efforts had gone in vain.

Mumbai Indians will next take on reigning champions Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Novak Djokovic ‘honoured’ to have rivalry with Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic said it was his honour to share the epic rivalry with Rafael Nadal.… Read More

November 22, 2024

Robert Lewandowski names Sergio Ramos as his most ‘favourite and difficult’ opponent to face

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has named former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos as his most… Read More

November 22, 2024

Pep Guardiola signs Manchester City extension through 2027

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension with the club till… Read More

November 22, 2024

Mohammedan SC’s Andrey Chernyshov wants team to give their best in every Indian Super League match

Mohammedan SC’s head coach Andrey Chernyshov wants the club to give their best in every… Read More

November 22, 2024

Nick Kyrgios says the game of tennis is bland in the post Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal era

Controversial Nick Kyrgios has predicted tennis will become bland after Rafael Nadal’s retirement. Nadal lost… Read More

November 22, 2024