Wriddhiman Saha delivered one of the finest knocks of the Indian Premier League 2020 so far as the Sunrisers Hyderabad squared-up with the Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Asked to bat first by DC skipper Shreyas Iyer, the Sunrisers opened the batting with Saha and captain David Warner with England’s Jonny Bairstow dropped from the playing XI. It was a brave call but ended up providing a fantastic outcome for the men in orange.
IPL 2020, SRH vs DC: Live score, updates and commentary
Saha looked in fine touch from the get-go and found boundaries at will. The SRH openers added 107 runs in just 9.4 overs before Warner was dismissed for a 34-ball 66.
But that didn’t stop Saha from continuing his assault as he took Kagiso Rabada and Co to the cleaners. The veteran right-hander finished with 87 runs from 45 balls, with 12 fours and two sixes, to help SRH post a mammoth total of 219/2 in their 20 overs.
Twitter was full of praise for Saha, here are some reactions:
Yahi hai right choice baby, Saha !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 27, 2020
Amazing hitting. Enjoyed @Wriddhipops brilliant knock.#SRHvsDC
Very smart batting by @Wriddhipops!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 27, 2020
Improvised his shots after picking the line and length of the ball. There was no slogging at all. Played a fantastic innings which I thoroughly enjoyed watching.#SRHvDC #IPL2020
Love it @Wriddhipops when someone demolishes stereotypes!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 27, 2020
When you are a NO.1 wk/batsman in one format for India, playing IPL since 2008, 122 game, avg around 25 and strike rate of 132 and yet find yourself out of playing XI often, this is how you express your frustration! #saha #SRHvDC What an innings @Wriddhipops .
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 27, 2020
Well played, @Wriddhipops, 🔝 knock tonight 👏#SRHvDC #Dream11IPL #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/EdDRHetpnO
— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from 🇦🇪) (@DelhiCapitals) October 27, 2020
Wriddhimaan Saha @Wriddhipops for one dayers and T20 internationals 🤔
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 27, 2020
Yes yes yes 🤙#SRHvDC #IPL
Super knock from a super guy.
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 27, 2020
Off the bench and 87 from 45 🔥
In many ways, innings of the tournament so far. Take a bow @Wriddhipops!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 27, 2020
Heartening to see @Wriddhipops play a blinder! Phenomenal knock to put @SunRisers on top! Looks like @DelhiCapitals will be chasing a stiff target. #IPL #SRHvDC
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) October 27, 2020
.@davidwarner31 the aggressor is FUN to watch.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 27, 2020
I also feel that @Wriddhipops’ quick scoring ability is invariably underrated.#SRHvDC #IPL2020
What. A. Knock. #Saha 👏🙇♂️ #IPL2020
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 27, 2020
Wow.
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) October 27, 2020
Wriddhiman Saha batting like he's trying to make SRH forget Bairstow and India forget Samson, Rahul and Pant.
Sensational Saha innings come to an end, 87 runs from just 45 balls including 12 fours & 2 sixes against one of the best attack in #IPL2020 - what a way to make a return into the 11.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 27, 2020
Highest Strike Rate in first 6 overs in IPL (Min. 400 balls):
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 27, 2020
155.11 - Buttler
145.62 - Lynn
144.16 - Sehwag
137.95 - Warner
137.50 - SAHA#IPL2020 #SRHvsDC
What a tremendous knock from Wriddhiman Saha, 87 in just 45 balls including 12 fours and 2 sixes. With David Warner gave a flying start and continued the momentum even after he got out. One of the best knock in a must win game.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 27, 2020