If South Africa was not enjoying an ODI collection at dwelling towards Netherlands in the intervening time, Kyle Mayers would in all probability have needed to wait longer for his IPL (Indian Premier League) debut.
Since Quinton de Kock is on nationwide obligation, the West Indian received his Lucknow Super Giants cap on Saturday night time. He made it depend. Coming because it does from somebody who scored a double-hundred on Test debut, a promising begin to his IPL profession couldn’t have been solely dominated out.
Mayers’ sensible 73 off 38 balls (2×4, 7×6) powered the host to 193 for six after being put in to bat by Delhi Capitals on the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium. Then a fiery spell of specific tempo by Mark Wood – he struck twice in as many balls – put the brakes on the chase of Capitals, which went on to lose by 50 runs.
Wood not merely ended the opening stand of 41 between captain David Warner (56, 48b, 7×4) and Prithvi Shaw, he eliminated the damaging Mitchell Marsh along with his subsequent ball. Both the batters have been overwhelmed by tempo and Wood would end with 5 for 14.
Once Rilee Rossouw (30, 20b, 3×4, 1×6) fell leg-before to Ravi Bishnoi, on evaluate, it was going to be an uphill activity.
Earlier, Super Giants might make solely 30 for one from the PowerPlay. With the brand new ball, Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar received some swing. But earlier than lengthy, it was Mayers who was swinging the bowlers out of the park.
The left-handed opener was dropped on 14 by Khaleel off Sakariya. That proved a turning level within the match. Mayers regarded majestic, as he displayed timing, energy – even exterior edges went for the utmost – and the unmistakable Caribbean aptitude.
The glorious dwelling crowd received to look at extra of that left-handed aptitude somewhat in a while, as Nicholas Pooran slammed a 21-ball 36 (2×4, 3×6).
Their aptitude then can be complemented by Wood’s fireplace.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com