IPL 2018, SRH vs MI: 3 Things you might have missed

#2 Brilliant Billy

Stanlake proved to be the X-factor for SRH

Consolidation is the word used more often than not to describe the middle of the phase in both facets of the game, be it batting or bowling.The side who wins that phase generally goes on to seal the match usually.

Billy Stanlake is the so-called “X-factor” employed by Hyderabad think tank which proved to be successful in this match.

With his raw pace, Stanlake rushed on to Kieron Pollard, who spooned a catch to Dhawan and getting the big scalp of Sharma inside the powerplay.

There were even talks of dropping him for English opener Alex Hales but he repaid their team faith with a notable performance to prove his worth in the side, not to mention last ball boundary to seal the match for Hyderabad.