Reflecting on the outcome, Vettori admitted it was one of those days you want to avoid, but stressed the importance of focusing on positives rather than dwelling on the result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think today is one of those days you want to avoid because it symbolizes a little bit of rust,\u201d he said. \u201cBut you also look at the things that went reasonably well and the things that went against us,\u201d he said in a dressing room video released by SRH on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former New Zealand captain was particularly impressed with SRH\u2019s batting effort, highlighting the team\u2019s recovery from the powerplay where they lost three wickets to post a competitive total of 201 under challenging circumstances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFrom a batting display, to get from that powerplay to a very good score shows the quality of that top seven, The way you guys came together in the first game, even in challenging circumstances, was really impressive,\u201d he noted<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIshan and Klaasen managing that phase, and then the work at the back end to put us in a good position, was very impressive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the coach was candid about the shortcomings with the ball, pointing out that execution of plans was well below expectations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe challenge for us is to understand what we did poorly with the ball,\u201d he said. \u201cWe spoke about finding the right length and sticking to our strengths, but today we were quite a long way off it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He revealed that conceding too many hittable deliveries proved costly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTen full balls went for six. When that happens, you\u2019re always up against the game,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the bowling struggles, Vettori refrained from singling out individuals, instead framing it as a collective learning opportunity<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to make this about bowlers not doing their job. It\u2019s a challenge for all of us heading into the next game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead to their next fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, Vettori emphasized the importance of preparation and adaptability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got two training days in Kolkata to rectify things, understand that wicket and plan how we\u2019re going to bowl to those batsmen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also highlighted lapses in the field, attributing them to early-season rustiness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cToday felt tentative. Guys were in the wrong positions at times. But when we bowl well, the fielding will come along as well,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vettori urged players to view the loss as a stepping stone rather than a setback and look to improve the fault lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe understand it was a rusty performance and we weren\u2019t at our best, but it starts now, Tidy up two balls, and suddenly things look very different. These are small margins.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vettori urged players to view the loss as a stepping stone rather than a setback and look to improve the fault lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite posting a competitive 201\/9, powered by a blistering 80 from Ishan Kishan and a late surge from Aniket Verma, SRH were outplayed by a dominant RCB batting unit led by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal as they chased down the target in just 15.4 overs against a sloppy bowling effort from the visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n