IPL 2017: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Lions, Player Ratings

Gujarat Lions

Smith was the best batsman on the day for the Lions

Brendon McCullum – 1/10

The former New Zealand international struggled to get going from the very beginning of the innings. His body language showed lack of confidence; he failed to read Rashid khan and eventually got trapped plumb in front by the leggie.

Against KKR, McCullum notched four boundaries and two sixes to score 35 off just 24 balls, falling LBW to Kuldeep Yadav. However, the Afghan sensation proved too good for him.

Jason Roy – 6/10

The English cricketer looked in the zone right from the start, hitting boundaries at regular intervals. Had he stayed at the crease longer than he did, he might have gone on to make a big score. But a smart catch from Shikhar Dhawan sent him back.

Aaron Finch – 1/10

Aaron Finch was another player who failed to read Rashid and got dismissed on 3. Perhaps the move to play him in the middle order is not paying off. Gujarat Lions should let him open the innings to get better results.

Suresh Raina – 1/10

The Lions’ captain, who is one of the better players of spin in his side, was seen struggling throughout his short stay on the crease. He didn’t want to take too many chances against the Afghanistan leggie, and stuck to taking singles and doubles. But he was soon dismissed by Rashid LBW.

Dinesh Karthik – 5/10

The man in form began in decent fashion and anchored the innings after early jolts but fell in the end before he could shift the gears.

Dwayne Smith – 6.5/10

Smith was the best batsman on the day for the Lions. He came out to the crease when his side was reeling following Rashid’s strikes but he took the attack to the opposition despite not playing in his usual spot. He got dismissed at the wrong time though.

Praveen Kumar – 4.5/10

Praveen Kumar had a chance to make an impact with the bat towards the end but made only 7 off 7 and then took the only wicket the Lions have picked up so far in two matches combined.

Shivil Kaushik – 4/10

Only Shivil’s mystery spin could have given his side some hope but the opposition batsmen were well-set and milked him for 29 runs off his quota.

Dhawal Kulkarni – 2/10

Defending just 135, Kulkarni didn’t have enough runs behind him to make an impact and bowled only two overs as a result. In his two overs, he gave away 17 runs.

Tejas Baroka – 1/10

Tejas has a debut that he would not like to remember for a long time. It is never easy to bowl to a rampaging Warner and the debutant was given a lesson by the Australian skipper. The youngster who has not been considered good enough to be a part of Delhi stateside was at the receiving end.

Basil Thampi – 2.5/10

Struck a six late in the innings but by the time he was brought into the attack, the game was done and dusted. He gave away 21 runs from his 2 overs, unable to make any impact whatsoever.