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After a nail-biting Super Over thriller at Dubai, the extravaganza of IPL 2020 continued with Match 11 at Abu Dhabi where Delhi Capitals, the table toppers, locked horns with bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad.

After being put to bat first, the Hyderabad side was bolstered by the opening pair of skipper David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. The duo stitched a steady 77-run opening stand. However, SRH’s run-flow was halted after they lost Warner and Manish Pandey in quick succession.

In the end, Jonny Bairstow, slamming a half-century, played a crucial role in SRH posting a commanding total on the scoreboard. He was also assisted by New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson, who stitched a 26-ball 41 that included 5 fours.

In response, DC had a poor start after they lost an early wicket in the form of Prithvi Shaw. However, after suffering an early setback, Shikhar Dhawan and skipper Iyer weaved a 40-run stand to save their side from a debacle. DC lost both Iyer and Dhawan before the 12th over but quick-fire cameos from Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer kept them in the game.

In the end, DC required 44 runs from the last three overs. But DC’s hopes of a victory were shattered after Stoinis was shown the exit door by Thangarasu Natarajan on the last delivery of 18th over. In the end, the Delhi side managed to amass only 147 runs, handing a 15-run much-needed triumph to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Twitter erupted with wishes for Rashid Khan after SRH opened their account in the points tally and moved up to the sixth position. Rashid, after scalping three wickets and conceding just 14 runs in his four overs, was also adjudged Man of the Match.

Fans also were critical of Rishabh Pant, especially after witnessing Sanju Samson’s stellar in the tournament. Many felt that Pant should’ve taken up the responsibility against SRH instead of departing with a reckless shot.

1. Pragyan Ojha heaps praise on SRH’s bowling show

.@rashidkhan_19 and @BhuviOfficial peaking after the first two games, #SRH will be thrilled, given how heavily the bowling department relies on them.#ProGyaan #IPL2020

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) September 29, 2020

2. Aakash Chopra heaps praise on SRH after their 15-run victory

Rashid Khan at his Karamati best. Bhuvi’s contribution at top and tail. The two experienced #SRH bowlers at the forefront of a successful defence. But the biggest gain was T Natarajan. Loved the way how he executed yorkers. #SRHvDC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 29, 2020

3. Ajit Agarkar heaps praise on SRH’s bowling against DC

Terrific performance tonight by #Srh…especially the bowling effort 👏🏻👏🏻 #IPL2020

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) September 29, 2020

4. Irfan Pathan believes SRH’s victory will give them a much-needed confidence boost

The win for @SunRisers came against a team, which seems to be one of the strongest in this year’s IPL. It should give them a confidence boost! #Williamson #warner #Bairstow #Bhuvi #Rashid

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 29, 2020

5. Virender Sehwag heaps praise on SRH bowlers

Delighted for Natarajan. Excellent execution of yorkers at the end. Rashid was sensational as well. Great now that all the teams are off the mark.
The fun continues. Om Tewatia Namah#SRHvDC

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 29, 2020

6. RP Singh lauds Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan

The most impressive thing about SRH bowling today was use of Yorkers in death overs. They are alway bowling heavy side and today Bhuvi and #RashidKhan proved why reputation matters. #SRHvDC #IPL2020

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 29, 2020

7. India head coach Ravi Shastri reacts to SRH-DC game

Good game. SPICE too HOT for the Capital #IPL2020 #SRHvDC

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 29, 2020

8. Vinod Kambli lauds SRH’s top-order batting performance

First points for #SRH and a good win for them!
After a few heart-stopping games, this was a good heart warming game after seeing class knocks by @davidwarner31 @jbairstow21 & especially Williamson!#DCvsSRH

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 29, 2020

9. Brett Lee hails Natarajan’s bowling show against DC

That’s how you bowl at the back end of an innings ! Outstanding Natarajan

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 29, 2020

10. Scott Styris reacts to SRH’s impressive display against DC

First time we have seen the @SunRisers get back to their DNA…. bowlers plus the opening batsmen getting the job done …
Can't see them being able to do this consistently but its damn good to see if you're a fan #selectdugout

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) September 29, 2020

11. Sanju Samson shares a picture with Shane Warne

Happy to have the King back !!@ShaneWarne 🤴🏽☺️👌 pic.twitter.com/WvW7XHXnkL

— Sanju Samson (@IamSanjuSamson) September 29, 2020

12. Vinod Kambli praises opening stand of David Warner and Jonny Bairstow

Very good running between the wickets by @davidwarner31 & @jbairstow21

Youngsters should learn how they're putting pressure on fielders just taking quick runs!#SRHvsDC

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 29, 2020

13. Rahul Chahar shares a picture from UAE

Focus determines your Reality #MumbaiIndians #IPLinUAE pic.twitter.com/WTgUWJLgmX

— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) September 29, 2020

14. Mithun Manhas reacts to SRH’s emphatic victory

A fantastic win for @SunRisers !! Were winners in all the three departments tonight. Fine partnership between #warner n baistow and what a clinical performance by the bowling unit especially @rashidkhan_19 . Tough luck for @DelhiCapitals #DCvsSRH#IPL2020

— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) September 29, 2020

15. Scott Styris reacts to Natarajan’s impressive bowling show

The benefits of the @TNPremierLeague showing in the last two nights.

Washington Sundar for RCB and now Natarajan for SRH

👏👏👏👏

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) September 29, 2020