5 moments from the SRH-DD match that don’t fade away

#3 Yuvraj Singh’s crucial over

There are phases in a game when it seems like a team is running away with a game. In those times, it is a moment of freak magic that turns the tide of the game. The term ‘turning the game on its head’ is purely made for instances such as Yuvraj’s only over of the game.

Delhi Daredevils were going smoothly at 84/1 after 9.1 overs. Sanju Samson struck the ball at midwicket and pushed early for 2 runs. The intent was clear: He was going to get 2 runs no matter what. Ultimately, that is what led to Karun Nair’s demise as Vijay Shankar’s brilliant effort meant that the Test triple centurion fell short of his ground.

Then came the golden boy, Rishabh Pant. But in the very first ball that he faced, he went gung-ho and had to pay for it as David Warner took an easy catch to dismiss him for a golden duck. This swung the momentum in favour of the defending champions and left the visitors playing catch up.