After a roller-coaster season, RR is in a better position than Punjab Kings going into Friday’s encounter.
Even though the Rajasthan Royals are still technically in the running for a playoff spot, seamer Sandeep Sharma declared on Thursday that the team would play the final league game of the IPL season against the Punjab Kings as if it were their last. Both teams have had up and down seasons, but the Rajasthan Royals have a greater chance of winning Friday’s game against the Punjab Kings due to their better net run rate.
“This is the simplest type of game to play because all you have to do is let your personality shine through. Now that tomorrow’s game is the last one of the season, we want to go out on a high note,” Sandeep stated the night before the game.
Every club wants to make the playoffs, so you can imagine the pressure, and this year was especially tough for us. However, as professionals, we have a responsibility to give our all in every game to help our team win. In the opening half of the IPL, Rajasthan Royals seemed like the team to beat, winning four of their first five games.
While Sandeep was the hero in the team’s victory over Chennai Super Kings thanks to his two brilliant yorkers in the final over, he was the villain in the loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad as Abdul Samad hit the final delivery of the game for a boundary, giving SRH the victory.
“If you bowl first and get hit for 15 or 16 runs, no one will give it a second thought. However, if you are bowling second and need to score 15 or 16 runs, the pressure is far higher. However, it is crucial for a bowler to not let his fear of the scenario prevent him from taking on the task.
The batters are too good and the boundaries are too short, so scoring 15 or 16 runs in the final over is routine.
Therefore, it is crucial for a bowler to keep his cool, put in substantial effort during practice, trust in his skills, and make an honest effort to put his game plan into action. You will either win or lose a game for your squad on any given day. Sandeep emphasized the significance of consistent practice and self-confidence.
The all-star cast has been nothing but a sham, despite the best efforts of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal.
There have been some spectacular hits from Jos Buttler, but he has not been consistent enough. The England batter will be hungry to go on the scoreboard in Friday’s must-win game after being dismissed without a run being scored in the previous two games.
This season, I believe we have played some of our best cricket. We lost some games when we lacked command at critical junctures. However, I have a good feeling about how well we will do at HPCA Stadium.
“I think we’ve got a few good swing bowlers… when bowling in such conditions, you try to bowl in good areas, at good lengths, and swing the ball until it’s swinging, and then you need to bowl variations.”
If you want to improve your bowling game, just watch some matches. He then said, “I hope tomorrow goes more smoothly,” before signing off. PTI A H H P D S
