IPL 2023: “We know our strengths, and we’ll back that”, Suryakumar Yadav and Mumbai Indians clash with SRH

Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad for their final knockout game of the league stage on 21st May 2023 for the 69th Match of TATA IPL 2023 in the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The game comes on the final day of the league matches as Mumbai Indians will eye the fourth spot and make their position final in the playoffs.

Currently, Mumbai Indians stand in sixth position on the points table behind Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore with 14 points. To make it to the race to the playoffs Mumbai Indians need to win their crucial knockout match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with a huge margin to make a jump in the points table along with playing a significant role in the run rate.

Suryakumar Yadav and Mumbai Indians game plan against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Ahead of the clash, Mumbai Indians star batsman, Suryakumar Yadav had an interesting take on the game and his shot selection. He revealed that the team franchise is catering to the encounter as a regular match and will back the strengths of their squad members.

“It’s just another game for us. We know what we have been doing at the Wankhede in the last four to five games. We know our strengths, and we’ll back that,” said SuryaKumar Yadav ahead of Mumbai Indians’ final clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

SuryaKumar Yadav also revealed his strategy for the unique shots he plays on the ground. Surya revealed that he already plans the shots he will play either in his mind or he had previously practised it in the nets, he also added that he tries his best to play the field that the opponent has set.

“Whatever shots I play, I have already practised them, either in the nets or in my mind. I always try to play with the field. I don’t hit huge sixes, but I try to play less risky, high-reward shots. I feel like the longer I play, the more beneficial it is for the team. I don’t generally practice for more than 15–20 minutes. I know where my run-scoring options are, and I stick to that. If it doesn’t come off, it’s ok. I go back and work on executing them better,” added Surya Kumar Yadav ahead of Mumbai Indians’ final clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.