Mumbai Indians’ Tim David praises Tilak Varma’s impressive performance as he scored a quick 64 runs at his home ground against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite the defeat, David believes in MI’s batting unit and looks forward to bouncing back in their upcoming match.
In a thrilling match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Varma’s stunning innings included six sixes and two fours, showcasing his power-hitting abilities with a strike rate of 188.24. David commended Varma’s performance, stating, “Tilak played beautifully. Hitting the ball cleanly is close to the best of what Tilak’s got.”
David also shared insights from MI’s dressing room discussions during the innings break, emphasizing the team’s belief in their batting lineup’s capability to chase down high scores. He highlighted the importance of sticking to their approach and focusing on the process rather than just the target set by the opposition.
Reflecting on the match, David credited the SRH bowlers for their strategic variations, especially towards the end of the innings. He acknowledged the challenge of facing bowlers like Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat, who effectively took pace off the deliveries to make it difficult for the batsmen to score freely.
Furthermore, David praised the SRH batting trio of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen for their impressive performances, acknowledging their ability to execute powerful shots and put pressure on the opposition bowlers. Despite the setbacks, MI remains optimistic about their upcoming clash with Rajasthan Royals and aims to secure their first win of the season.
