IPL 2022: Shimron Hetmyer hit an unbeaten 31 off 16 deliveries to seal the win for RR in opposition to PBKS.© BCCI/IPL
Rajasthan Royals batter Shimron Hetmyer on Saturday attributed his crew’s batting depth being the rationale for a clinically profitable chase of 190 in opposition to Punjab Kings in an IPL match on Saturday. On a difficult-looking pitch, Rajasthan Royals received off to a flier after Jos Buttler made a fast 16-ball 30 earlier than Yashasvi Jaiswal laid a strong platform together with his spectacular 41-ball 68 as they scripted a six-wicket win with two balls to spare.
“Chasing a tall 190 really shows that we have a lot of depth in our batting. There’s a lot of belief in each and every player. We are making sure we keep believing that we could do it,” the West Indies batter mentioned.
Jaiswal departed within the 15th over with simply 49 wanted from 35 balls as Hetmyer performed the function of a finisher in his 16-ball 31.
“This year, I’m really taking as much time as I possibly can. In the past couple of years, I just didn’t really give myself that much of a chance. this time, I’m just giving myself at least 5-6 balls and then just go from there. So far it’s been working,” the 25-year-old mentioned after ending the sport for his aspect.
He was additionally all reward for the 20-year-old promising opener Jaiswal who laid an ideal basis together with his 41-ball 68 in his comeback match.
“His (Jaiswal) knock was brilliant. I’m really happy to see him get some runs, just go out there and express himself. It was one of the best knocks that I’ve seen in a while. It was lovely to look at, I’m really, really happy for me,” he mentioned.
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It was the 20-year-old’s sheer dominance in opposition to the skilled Punjab assault that actually stood out.
“Jaiswal is lovely to look at. He’s really working hard in the nets, just to get a chance and express himself the way he did, I’m really loss for words,” he mentioned.
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