Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn commended Sunrisers Hyderabad’s middle-order batsman Heinrich Klaasen for his impressive innings against Mumbai Indians. Klaasen’s unbeaten 65 off 30 balls, along with Salil Arora’s quick 30 not out off ten balls, led SRH to their fifth consecutive victory in the IPL. Despite batting in the middle order, Klaasen is still a strong contender for the Orange Cap, according to Steyn.
Steyn highlighted Klaasen’s remarkable performance, considering he often enters the game after the top order has already faced a significant number of deliveries. Even though Klaasen does not open the batting, his statistics are exceptional, competing with top-order batsmen for the Orange Cap. Steyn praised Klaasen’s control, ability to accelerate when needed, and his skill in hitting the ball anywhere on the field.
Klaasen’s ability to handle pressure situations and accelerate the run rate has been crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, especially in challenging run chases. Despite a brief wobble in SRH’s chase, Klaasen’s unbeaten innings ensured a successful chase and a memorable win for the team. Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 243/5, led by Ryan Rickelton’s century, but SRH’s strong batting display overshadowed MI’s efforts at the Wankhede.
