SRH skipper Kane Williamson leaves IPL and the team’s bio-bubble and travel back to New Zealand for the birth of his second child.
SRH skipper Kane Williamson leaves IPL (2022), to be with his family and to welcome the birth of his second child. SunRisers confirmed the information and wished their leader well.
SRH defeated Mumbai Indians by three runs in their penultimate encounter to keep their postseason hopes alive. Hyderabad also broke their five-match losing streak in the 15th edition of the league with the victory.
After the game, a relieved Williamson said it was fantastic to break the losing skid and praised Rahul Tripathi for his match-winning innings.
“Nice to break the streak. But also nice to win the wrestle. Had a few games where momentum wasn’t on our side and we couldn’t wrestle it back. All in all a very good performance and a lot of learning to come out of it. He’s (Tripathi) a seriously special player, he comes out and takes the momentum away. Have seen a number of times in this competition. He always bowls quick, which is obviously a strength and weapon for our side. Got an amazing skill set which if he can channel, he can turn a match as we saw”
Williamson at the post-match presentation ceremony.
After being retained by the franchise, the New Zealand captain has played 13 matches for SRH this season, accumulating 216 runs with a strike rate of 93.51. Now that SRH skipper Kane Williamson leaves IPL, his chances of improving the stats are diminished.
In the 15th season of the cash-rich league, Kane has been a colossal flop. Among the top batters, he has the lowest strike rate. So far in the competition, the Orange Army has won six games.
