Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], February 9 (ANI): Former West Indies opener and T20 World Cup winner Lendl Simmons expressed his pleasure about opening the innings alongside Shikhar Dhawan for Delhi Royals within the Legend 90 League.
Simmons performed a pivotal position in Delhi Royals’ 41-run victory over Rajasthan Kings on Saturday on the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Making his first look of the season, Simmons delivered a Participant of the Match efficiency, smashing 87 off 39 balls, together with 12 fours and 4 sixes. He and Dhawan stitched a 60-run opening partnership in simply 31 balls, setting the tone for Delhi Royals’ commanding complete of 195/3 in 90 balls.
Reflecting on his innings and the chance to open with Dhawan, Simmons mentioned that it was an important feeling to open alongside Shikhar Dhawan.
‘It was an important feeling opening with Shikhar Dhawan. He is a top-quality participant, and we complemented one another nicely on the crease. This Legend 90 League is a improbable platform to relive aggressive cricket, and it is even higher to have secured a win for Delhi Royals,’ Simmons was quoted in a launch from Legend 90 League as saying.
The Royals, powered by Angelo Perera’s unbeaten 54 off 24 balls, posted an imposing goal. Later, Bipul Sharma’s three-wicket haul (3/18) ensured Rajasthan Kings had been restricted to 154/4, securing Delhi Royals’ first victory of the event.
Simmons, who performed an important position in West Indies’ title-winning run on the 2016 T20 World Cup in India, expressed his delight at returning to acquainted circumstances.
‘It is all the time feeling being again in India. I really like taking part in right here as a result of the circumstances and pitches swimsuit my recreation nicely,’ he added.
Talking in regards to the distinctive 90-ball format, Simmons admitted it was a brand new problem however one he tailored to rapidly.
‘The format is a bit completely different, and that is my first time taking part in a 90-ball event. Initially, I wasn’t positive tips on how to tempo my innings, however I adjusted rapidly, similar to in T20 cricket, and it labored out nicely.’
With momentum on their aspect, Delhi Royals can be seeking to construct on this victory because the event progresses. (ANI)
