Stand-in captain Ishan Kishan praised IPL debutant Shivang Kumar for his impressive performance as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs. Shivang justified his selection with a crucial delivery that led to Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s runout, breaking a partnership with Rinku Singh. Despite conceding 41 runs in four overs, Kishan commended Shivang’s ‘heart’ in his bowling. The dismissal of Raghuvanshi shifted the momentum in SRH’s favor as KKR struggled in their chase of 227 runs. In the first innings, Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive innings helped SRH post 226/8, with Blessing Muzarabani taking four wickets for KKR. Chasing the target, KKR could only manage 161 in 16 overs, with Jaydev Unadkat claiming three wickets for SRH. Kishan highlighted Shivang’s determination and hard work, emphasizing the young bowler’s impact in the game. The victory was a team effort, with contributions from various players on both sides.
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