Jaipur,
\nSunrisers Hyderabad bowlers\u2019 impressive defence of modest totals continued as the visitors pulled off a 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals on a tricky pitch to claim the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Electing to bat, Hyderabad posted 151 for seven, built around captain Kane Williamson\u2019s 63-run knock, his fourth fifty of the season, and his 92-run partnership with Englishman Alex Hales (45) , playing his first game of this edition.<\/p>\n
They set up the platform for a kill towards the end, but once they were dismissed, none of the following batsmen could make a substantial contribution.<\/p>\n
For the hosts, Jofra Archer (3\/26) was once again impressive with his pace and consistent execution of yorkers, while spinner Krishnappa Gowtham provided vital breakthroughs, conceding only 18 runs in his four overs.<\/p>\n
Home captain Ajinkya Rahane (65 not out, 53 balls) showed patience and Sanju Samson hit a 30-ball 40 but they left too much for the end. Hyderabad pace duo of Sandeep Sharma (1\/15) and Siddarth Kaul (2\/23) were very effective in drying up the runs.<\/p>\n
The hosts required 27 from the last two overs but Siddarth Kual conceded only six runs and also removed local boy Mahipal Lomror (11).<\/p>\n
Krishnappa Gowtham (8) could not recreate the magic he had managed against Mumbai Indians when he had blasted an 11-ball 33 to pull off a sensational win as Basil Thampi (1\/26 in 2 overs) did bowl an impressive final over.<\/p>\n
Hyderabad now lead the table with 12 points and are followed by Chennai Super Kings (10) and Kings XI Punjab (10).<\/p>\n
Earlier, Hales, playing his first game of the season, built the innings patiently with his captain after Gowtham ensured that Shikhar Dhawan\u2019s (6) string of low scores continued as the left-hander dragged one on to his stumps.<\/p>\n
The ball was too close to the body as Dhawan attempted to steer it past slips. His sequence of scores in the last four matches read: 11, 5, 0 (retired hurt) and 7.<\/p>\n
Hales though played some good cuts and drives. Williamson was dropped on 11 by Rahul Tripathi in slip cordon off Archer, immediately after the batsman had hit a bowler\u2019s back drive.<\/p>\n
Home captain Rahane used his resources smartly, using as many as seven bowlers, making frequent bowling changes. The spin duo of Gowtham and Ish Sodhi (1\/25) was very effective in keeping the batsmen in a tight leash.<\/p>\n
The pacers were disciplined and also swung the ball, never letting Hales and Williamson go after them.<\/p>\n
The two batsmen though steadily built the innings even as Hales was dropped on an individual score of 26 by Ben Stokes off leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.<\/p>\n
The two batsmen mostly relied on working the ball around. The Kiwi captain chanced his arms against Jaydev Unadkat, plundering 21 runs in the 12th over and completed his half-century, his fourth in this edition.<\/p>\n
Williamson then launched into a half-volley from Archer depositing it to the stands, giving the ran-rate some necessary push. Rahane brought back Gowtham and he broke the partnership by getting rid of the England batsman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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