So that ends our of the first match of the Indian T20 League, 2017. The replica of the last year's final once again ended with Hyderabad getting the better off Bangalore.
It was an excellent match to start off the new season, which promises to be another great one. Tomorrow we have the Maharashtra Derby on our hands as Pune host Mumbai. The action will begin at 2000 local time (1430 GMT). Until then, take care! Cheers!
MAN OF THE MATCH, YUVRAJ SINGH says that every new season, you have to come up with some new style but adds that Dhawan still has the number one spot. Informs that confidence is what got him through. Reckons that extra hours of practice has helped him a lot. Says that he was lucky as he got a reprieve.
HYDERABAD SKIPPER, DAVID WARNER says that it is a fantastic start to the tournament. Reckons that one can't always back the stats and be on song. Adds that when you know your opposition has power-hitters like Chris Gayle and Shane Watson, you know that no target is big. Praises Yuvraj Singh for his efforts out there in the middle. Applauds Shikhar Dhawan and the debutant Rashid Khan for their performances tonight.
BANGALORE SKIPPER, SHANE WATSON says that they probably conceded a few more runs than they would have liked to. Admits that missing key players did hurt and added that their new combination couldn't execute under pressure. Says that he has enjoyed being appointed captain of Bangalore but hopes his side can win games too. States that they believed they could get chase down 208 if they got a big partnership but that never happened. Hopes that his side can bounce back in the next game.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the Hyderabad bowlers. The others were slightly expensive but where the hosts scored was in taking regular wickets with Rashid making an impressive debut. The fielding deserves special mention too, with Cutting's incredible run out of Jadhav being a massive moment in the game.
Earlier in the evening, Hyderabad rode on Yuvraj's majestic 62 that led the charge for them to post a massive total of 207.
A thoroughly clinical performance by the defending champions to start their title defence in style. Chasing an imposing target of 208, Bangalore's top four all got breezy starts but nobody carried on to make a defining knock. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals and although the run rate was in check most of the time, losing wickets hurt and eventually, the visitors ended well short of the target.
A thoroughly clinical performance by the defending champions to start their title defence in style. Chasing an imposing target of 208, Bangalore's top four all got breezy starts but nobody carried on to make a defining knock. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals and although the run rate was in check most of the time, losing wickets hurt and eventually, the visitors ended well short of the target.
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