Karey Martin on Sunrisers’ delayed response to alter batting approach after it was evident that it wouldn’t work.
Karey Martin believes SRH took too long to realise their batting approach might not work.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had the lead after holding the Delhi Capitals (DC) to 133 for 7 before the game was rained out in Hyderabad, ending their dwindling chances of qualifying for the playoffs. SRH can only reach 13 points even if they win their final three games. There are already four teams with 14 or more.
“That was an improved performance, but sometimes it’s a little bit too late,” Former New Zealand keeper-batter Katey Martin said on ESPNcricinfo Time Out. “I think it probably took them halfway through the tournament to realise that their approach with the bat might not necessarily have to be similar to what worked last year.”
Last year, SRH advanced to the finals because to their extremely aggressive batting style. There were discussions before to the start of this season over their potential to become the first IPL squad to surpass the 300-mark. They got off to a strong start, defeating the Rajasthan Royals 286 for 6 in their first game, but their strategy backfired later.
“There will definitely be some soul searching because you have to put into the equation what conditions dictate to you,” Varun Aaron said on the show. “You can’t be like, ‘You know, we’re going to play one style.’ Because if conditions don’t support you, you’re going to be found wanting, which they have been this year.
“I think the best template is that of GT or MI. They have the players to combat conditions. They have two or three options in any condition given to them, but Sunrises, if the conditions didn’t favour them, they were always found wanting as a batting unit.”