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Live Score RCB vs MI, IPL 2021, Today’s Match: The debutant Jason Roy set the tempo with a quickfire half-century and then captain Williamson did the rest. The target was a tricky one but SRH achieved it in 18.3 overs. Rajasthan’s task to get into the top four has taken a setback after tonight’s loss but they are not completely out. Preview: The competition is heating up and RR would look to get crucial points on the board against a struggling SRH side. RR have travelled a roller-coaster in the 2nd leg as well. They snatched victory from jaws of defeat against PBKS but then lost heavily against Delhi Capitals. They need to regroup and come out all guns blazing against SRH. They are languishing second from bottom with eight points and would be desperate for a win. Their batting let them down in the last match. The bowlers did well to restrict DC to 154. They still could have done a better job as it was a slow wicket. Chasing the target, RR lost Liam Livingstone, Yashasvi Jaiswal and David Miller inside 5 overs and then kept losing wickets at crucial intervals. They never got the momentum going and it built the pressure. Sanju Samson was the lone fighter as he made 70 off 53 balls but he didn’t get the required support from the other end. RR need to be wary of the fact that SRH will have nothing to lose as they have been knocked out and they might play some fearless cricket. Chris Morris and Evin Lewis missed out in the last match due to niggles and RR would be hoping both are back for the crucial tie. [caption id=“attachment_10003371” align=“alignnone” width=“640”]
Kane Williamson, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sanju Samson, captain of Rajasthan Royals. Sportzpics[/caption] SRH, on the other hand, would be looking to hit the reset button after a disappointing campaign where they have won just one match from 9 so far. The batting hasn’t clicked at all and they couldn’t chase down 126 against PBKS in the last match. Jason Holder (47 off 29) and Wriddhiman Saha (31 off 37) were the shining lights in the chase. They might look to make some changes and give the youngsters a chance in order to build for the next edition. A lot more will be expected in the batting department from senior pros like David Warner, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, and others. With SRH having nothing to lose and RR looking to stay in the hunt for the play-offs, we can expect a cracker. Here’s all you need to know about the 40th match of IPL 2021 between SRH and RR When will the 40th match of the IPL 2021 between SRH and RR take place? The match between SRH and RR will take place on 27 September 2021. What is the venue for the SRH and RR match? The match will take place at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. What time will the SRH and RR match start? The SRH vs RR match will begin at 7.30 pm IST. The toss will take place at 7 pm IST. Which TV channels will broadcast the DC vs RR match? The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the match will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar. Besides, you can browse
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IPL 2021, SRH vs RR Highlights: Hyderabad beat Rajasthan by 7 wickets for season's second win
Live Score SRH vs RR, IPL 2021, Today’s Match: The debutant Jason Roy set the tempo with a quickfire half-century and then captain Williamson did the rest. The target was a tricky one but SRH achieved it in 18.3 overs. Rajasthan’s task to get into the top four has taken a setback after tonight’s loss but they are not completely out.
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Kane Williamson: “It’s a good feeling. I think we can look at our performance and say it was much improved. There was some clarity in our roles as well, that’s important whether you win or lose. It’s nice to have a win, it’s been some time since the last one. Hopefully as a group we can keep building on this, and the younger players can come in and take some opportunities to shine.
There were a couple of phases of play towards the end of the RR innings that were important for us. Obviously Sanju batted really well and they were looking likely to score a few more, but we closed out nicely, which gave us a chance. We restricted them to a par-ish total, and then batted well, building partnerships throughout. It wasn’t going to be easy, the ball was holding to the surface a little, but we got over it.
Jason Roy brings an injection of energy into whichever team he’s in. He’s been on the sidelines for a while, but always ready to go. He came on and did what he does, which is take the game on and try to get us off to a good start. He’s a fantastic player, great contribution from him.
We got a couple of days now between games, we recover and then we go to a different venue. We’ll have to adapt, make adjustions and then take on the top team CSK. We have to focus on our cricket, continue playing with a smile on our faces and improve in this last leg of the tournament.”
Jason Roy is the player of the match
“It makes me extremely happy. Really grateful for the opportunity from Sunrisers. I had to kind of access different areas. Wasn’t as free-flowing the way I hope. It was a case of getting the team close to the total. Saha was instrumental in that partnership. Allowed me to relax early on.”
That’s it! SRH win by seven wickets.
Skipper Williamson scores another boundary through mid-wicket region and also completes his fifty.
After 17 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 159/3
After the six, Williamson gets a good short ball. He plays it towards cover and wants to take the single but sent back. Morris’ throw is off target, allowing the batsmen to complete the single on overthrow. Abhishek then flicks it in the air to backward square leg but can’t find the boundary, just a single. Williamson hits a boundary and then gets a bouncer. The square leg umpire signals wide so one extra ball to bowl. A single through deep point and Williamson will keep the strike. Six required from 12 balls. They should get it done.
After 17 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 143/3 ( Kane Williamson (C) 37 , Abhishek Sharma 13)
Mustafizur replaces Morris after the timeout and he starts off well with two dots. Abhishek then flicks towards deep square leg to get off strike. Three dots in five balls so Mustafizur needs to finish strong. Abhishek sends final ball towards deep mid-wicket, Kane Williamson wants two but he is sent back and manages to cross the line in time. Pressure building.
After 16 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 139/3 ( Kane Williamson (C) 36 , Abhishek Sharma 11)
Sakariya continues. Abhishek is off the strike with a push towards cover. The pacer then bowls a good slow bouncer as Williamson ducks. Abhishek then pulls the ball through deep mid-wicket and the batsmen do well to run two. Abhishek misses a low full toss down the leg, the umpire signals it wide but replay shows the ball brushing the pad. A double by the SRH skipper to end the over. 26 needed in 24 balls.
After 15 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 131/3 ( Kane Williamson (C) 33 , Abhishek Sharma 8)
Looks like Chris Morris didn’t like the boundary shot by Abhishek. A few words were exchanged in the middle of the over as the umpire intervenes and asks Morris to focus on his bowling. It has not been going right for the all-rounder since the IPL resumed in the UAE and the frustration is seen on his face. Seven off this over.
After 14 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 124/3 ( Kane Williamson (C) 32 , Abhishek Sharma 2)
Sakariya continues. Abhishek is off the mark with a single down deep point. Another good over by the left-armer as he concedes only five runs. SRH need 41 runs in 36 balls.
After 13 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 119/3 ( Kane Williamson (C) 30 , Abhishek Sharma 0)
Kane Williamson has been really good but he needs to stay till the end. The batting has been a big problem area and once again SRH lost two quick wickets. Priyam Garg couldn’t make an impact and another youngster Abhishek Sharma joins his skipper in the middle.
After 12 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 114/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 25 , Priyam Garg 0)
Sakariya into the attack. Williamson gets an outside edge on his cut, the ball goes to the fielder at third-man for a single. The skipper goes for the same shot later in the over, this time he gets beaten. Samson thinks he nicks but the umpire is not interested. It’s a good over as Sakariya gets rid of Roy. But the opener has done the damage.
GONE!
Sakariya with the big wicket of Roy. Slower ball down the leg, Roy tries to scoop it but gets an edge as Samson completes the catch. Roy c Samson b Chetan Sakariya 60(42)
After 11 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 111/1 ( Jason Roy 59 , Kane Williamson (C) 23)
Talk about an eventful over. Jason Roy takes on Rahul Tewatia and smashes him for 21 runs. After completing his fifty, he hits one straight to cover fielder but Jaiswal drops the catch and then a boundary to finish the over. SRH’s required run-rate is now 6.
After 10 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 90/1 ( Jason Roy 41 , Kane Williamson (C) 22)
Lomror bowls his third over. They were no boundaries for sometime but Williamson gets one in this over. The timing on the shot is sublime as the ball falls just behind the rope. Nine off this one.
Wow!
Williamson lifts the ball on the backfoot and clears the long-off boundary. Morris dives but it’s too tough for him.
After 9 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 81/1 ( Jason Roy 40 , Kane Williamson (C) 14)
Tewatia continues. Two singles off the first two balls and then a dot. Roy goes for the sweep against a wide of off stump delivery, not a clean shot but enough to take a single. Two runs off the final ball as the Englishman takes the aerial route over cover. The long-on fielder cuts it over near the boundary.
After 8 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 75/1 ( Jason Roy 36 , Kane Williamson (C) 12)
Lomror continues. Three fielders on the off side and one at short fine-leg. Williamson pushes the ball towards leg-side and batsmen take two runs. In the next ball, he cuts it towards deep cover and takes two more runs. The skipper does well to make use of the big boundaries. Seven off this over.
After 7 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 68/1 ( Jason Roy 34 , Kane Williamson (C) 7)
Leg-spinner Rahul Tewatia into the attack. A dot and then Roy flicks it towards deep mid-wicket to get off strike. Williamson then knocks it down to backward square leg and takes a single. Three more singles in the over.
After 6 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 63/1 ( Jason Roy 31 , Kane Williamson (C) 5)
A good over by Mahipal Lomror. He concedes a boundary in the second ball but does well in the rest of the deliveries. Six off it and the umpire signals a timeout. SRH need another 102 runs in 84 balls. They’ll be happy with the start.
After 5 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 57/0 ( Jason Roy 30 , Wriddhiman Saha (W) 18)
Poor over by Chris Morris. Gave away easy runs to Roy. 18 from this over and looks like the South African needs some time away from bowling. SRH go past the 50-run mark inside the powerplay, which brings the asking rate below eight.
Four leg byes.
Slow ball down the leg as it brushes Roy’s pads and runs to the fine-leg boundary.
After 4 overs,Sunrisers Hyderabad 39/0 ( Jason Roy 16 , Wriddhiman Saha (W) 18)
Mustafizur into the attack now. Roy was looking for the boundaries in the first three overs and there were signs of frustration but he gets the runs in this one. Two boundaries plus four byes as Mustafizur’s first over proves to be a costly one. 13 off it.