A 34-year-old Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned the clock back on Thursday (2 April) in Hyderabad, as he bowled an excellent spell – both with the new ball and at the death – to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a one-run triumph over the league leaders of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals.
Defending a total of 201 runs, Hyderabad got off to an excellent start courtesy Bhuvneshwar, who dismissed both Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson on ducks in the first over. What also was impressive about his bowling in this match was that the veteran seamer could generate the swing that fans associate him with.
On being asked about his calm and composed demeanour during such an anxious moment, Bhuvneshwar explained:
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Elaborating on the swing he generated, the pacer further added:
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Thought Process Changed After We Started Batting This Way: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The veteran has not had the best of seasons in terms of his economy rate, which is currently 10.18 runs per over. But explaining his thought process, he mentioned how plans changed for the Sunrisers bowlers after the team began recording humongous totals with the bat.
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