After that sensational batting performance, Sidhu also picked 3-25 to help his team get a 72-run victory over Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and take them into Sunday's summit clash against South Delhi Superstarz. Against the mammoth 218\/5 posted by Central Delhi Kings, Purani Dilli 6 wilted under pressure, slumping to 91\/6 before being bundled out for 146.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside Sidhu's three wickets, Money Grewal (2-27) and Tejas Baroka (2-19) delivered disciplined spells to complete the dominant win. \u201cI am very happy. I contributed significantly for my team with both batting and bowling. At this stage, the team needed this kind of performance the most, so I'm glad it came at the right time,\u201d Sidhu said ahead of the title clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sidhu and Aditya Bhandari (24 not out off 12 balls) also did some crucial hitting in the death overs to rescue the innings. \u201cBhandari and I discussed that if we just stayed out there, we would find that one big over to shift momentum. That\u2019s exactly what happened, I hit four sixes in an over, Bhandari hit two, and suddenly we were pushing close to 200,\u201d Sidhu revealed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elaborating on how he countered the opposition's bowling strategy, Sidhu explained, \u201cThey were trying to execute wide yorkers against me, so I anticipated where the deliveries would land. I backed myself to counter their strategy, and by God's grace, I got clean hits.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sidhu and Aditya Bhandari (24 not out off 12 balls) also did some crucial hitting in the death overs to rescue the innings. \u201cBhandari and I discussed that if we just stayed out there, we would find that one big over to shift momentum. That\u2019s exactly what happened, I hit four sixes in an over, Bhandari hit two, and suddenly we were pushing close to 200,\u201d Sidhu revealed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also shared the story behind his special celebration upon reaching his maiden T20 century. \u201cWe had planned in the hotel that if we were in a winning position, I\u2019d do a special celebration. Manni and I originally planned it, but since Bhandari was out there with me when I completed the hundred, I did it with him. I don\u2019t usually celebrate much, but for my first hundred in such a big match, it was necessary!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n