“See, T20 is all about altering the momentum. So, we really believed that by some means we are going to take one or two wickets which we obtained of the well-set Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag ,” mentioned Nitish Kumar Reddy, one of many lead performers for Sunrisers Hyderabad in its thrilling one-run win over Rajasthan Royals within the Indian Premier League (IPL) match right here on Thursday evening.
Talking to the media after the win, Nitish mentioned they by some means obtained the arrogance that the seasoned campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar would pull this match off for them.
“When he was in prime time, he used to do this stuff like pulling up these matches,” he mentioned.
“Even when we misplaced, we might have been comfortable even when we had misplaced the match, as a result of we performed properly towards a very good facet and took the match to the final ball. So, we’re comfortable to be on the profitable facet,” Nitish mentioned.
Reflecting on his position, the Andhra all-rounder, who scored his second IPL fifty this season, mentioned his position was to hold on until the 14th over when the wickets fell early within the innings.
“I simply needed to ensure that I’m not going to really feel the stress. I simply need to construct the innings like I did towards Punjab and plan to assault one over and alter the momentum,” Nitish mentioned.
“That’s precisely what occurred after I noticed [Yuzvendra] Chahal approaching to bowl. I used to be backing myself that I’ve to go after him and that went fairly properly,” he mentioned.
“Beating Royals, who’re on the high of the desk, will increase the crew morale really.”
Reflecting on the position of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, Nitish mentioned their position was simply to go bang bang within the first few overs.
“They obtained the license over there. In the event that they have been dismissed early, we’re going to come and anchor the position until the Thirteenth or 14th over,” he mentioned.
On being one of many key members within the Sunrisers marketing campaign this season, Nitish mentioned final 12 months he had been ready for this type of alternative.
“I’d say I’m a real all-rounder who can bowl, who can bat, who can area as properly. So, I’m wanting ahead to the all-round efficiency. I used to be ready for this batting alternative really from final 12 months.This 12 months the crew administration gave me an opportunity and I don’t need to throw it away,” he mentioned.