After a three-week hiatus due to injury, Sandeep Sharma made a remarkable comeback, clinching astonishing figures of 5/18 in a match where the scoring rate soared well above 8.5 runs per over. Earlier this season, Sandeep was primarily employed by the Royals as a death-over specialist, leveraging his variations and composure for the crucial final overs.
However, in the recent match against MI, Sandeep found himself with the new ball, making an immediate impact by claiming two early wickets and adding three more to his tally towards the end of the innings. With scores skyrocketing higher than ever in this season’s IPL, bowling has become arduous, especially during the death overs when batsmen unleash their onslaught, reports Live Cricket Score.
Sandeep emphasised the significance of possessing a strong character to thrive in such high-pressure situations. “In this season, bowlers are facing a tough challenge. Batsmen are aggressively attacking, and having an impact player in the lineup provides an additional advantage,” Sandeep conveyed during the post-match press conference.
He elaborated, “High-scoring encounters are prevalent, so it’s crucial to maintain a resilient mindset when bowling at the death. Just focus on executing your plans and accept the outcome, whether it’s runs conceded or wickets taken.”
Acknowledging the unpredictability of bowling in the death overs, Sandeep reflected, “It’s a double-edged sword. Sometimes, you’ll leak runs, while on other occasions, if you bowl well and fortune favours you, you can secure crucial wickets. Tonight was a testament to that
