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IPL 2024: Cummins’ Gut Feel To Introduce Shahbaz & Abhishek Certainly Changed Complexion Of The Game, Says Helmot
After Sunrisers Hyderabad: After Sunrisers Hyderabad outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 to enter IPL 2024 final, assistant coach Simon Helmot felt skipper Pat Cummins’ gut feel decision to introduce Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma in the bowling attack was a certain game changer in the match.
The spin duo of Shahbaz (3-23) and Abhishek (2-24) collectively bowled nine overs, conceding only 57 runs on a pitch that became dry, and with dew not there, the duo made merry to take five wickets collectively as RR suffered a batting meltdown, going from 65/2 to 92/6. Eventually, RR made 139/7, as SRH successfully defended 175/9 to enter their third IPL final.
“I think he decided at the time where he felt, given the conditions, we could use Shahbaz Ahmed. There were two right-handers in and he felt the unorthodox spinner would be a good option to work one end. And the Abhishek one, I haven’t asked Pat this.”
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