Opinion: Why Hyderabad will have their hands on glistening IPL 2018 trophy
Kane Williamson
The two teams lock horns today for the fourth time in this season
It will be a 'last-ball six' for Hyderabad as they will rise above expectations to beat the lion 'Chennai and will seize the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 trophy.
The two teams lock horns today for the fourth time in the eleventh edition but Hyderabad are a completely revived opponent.
The team posses nonpareil bowlers to defend low totals. Have registered nine-wicket wins on two occasions and consistent skipper Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan’s brilliance is the 'cherry on the cake'.
Chennai's strength stands in its batting which was depleted by Hyderabad bowlers in Qualifier 1.
The Afghan tweaker delivered an absolute beauty to clean bowled Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Faf du Plessis, who is touted as the architect of Chennai's win, became ineffectual.
Despite his half-century knock, he was failing to take the 'Yellow Brigade' to the victory side and it was Shradul Thakur's 'lucky shots' which brought Chennai back to the game.
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If analysed, the shots were the free runs a team gets in any match.
Another advantage which Hyderabad has today is 'Wankhede'. Shikhar Dhawan is well aware with the ground and its conditions which adds depth to the batting line.He has played many splendid innings here to register a win for his team.
However, today's game won't be a cakewalk, as it will require special efforts from Kane Williamson side to stop the Chennai juggernaut and snatch the food (trophy) from lion's mouth.
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)