Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Priyam Garg, who led India to the finals of the Under-19 World Cup this year, redeemed himself with a 23-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Friday.
Garg was involved in teammate Kane Williamson’s run-out earlier in the innings. It all happened in the 11th over, when Williamson flicked the last ball to mid-wicket and ran for a quick single, only to be left stranded mid-pitch by Garg as the latter failed to respond. But, the 19-year-old took the onus of scoring runs after Williamson’s departure, and along with Abhishek Sharma (31 off 24), bailed SRH out of hot water.
SRH finished on a competitive 164 for five, thanks largely to൩ Garg as he r🐽emained unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls. The Meerut born hit six fours and a six during his innings.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
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Baghban feeling for Chennai. Under♋ 19 guys smashing the senior guys. Priyam Garg looks a very bright prospect. Great tournament for the youngsters so far.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Welcome Priyam Garg. Look forward to see♑ing much more. Delighted. And good on you for giving these young guys a go on such a big stage.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Priyam Garg — you beauty. CLASS batting. Good to see that run-out with Kane Williamson didn’t👍 af🔜fect his concentration. Great composure
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Maiden fifty for 19-year old Priyam Garg in just 23 balls. Many wanted him to sacrifice his wicket for Kane Williamson, but he showed how much he's capable of hitting big shots. Wonderful knock.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
What was that by ??
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani)
Priyam Garg joins Yuvraj Singh in the list.
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Define them.
Priyam Garg may have won this match. We will see if it was e෴nough.
— Anand Datla 🇮🇳 (@SportASmile)
Priyam is slapping Williamson, and not CSK bowlers, for the stare ꦚhe gave him
— cric_bakchod (@Cric_bakchod)
Kane Williamson must be waiting for Garg in the Dressing Room..
But having a bouquet in his hands..!!— Ujjwal Thakur (@ashutosh5897_v)
Priyam garg
Wonderful shot selection by young star 51(26)
New hope srh middle order
Indian young blood— Ak (@Prasant57404081)
