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'Width To Free Their Arms..,' Starc Reveals His Strategy After Pace-Bowling Masterclass Vs SRH

Mithcell Starc took 3 wickets against SRH [AP]Mithcell Starc took 3 wickets against SRH [AP]

Mitchell Starc delivered an outstanding performance, earning the Player of the Match award in the IPL 2024 Playoff between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 21.

KKR, the table toppers of the league stage, secured their place in the IPL final by defeating Pat Cummins and his team by 8 wickets. This victory is significant for KKR, marking their return to the final for the first time since 2021.

Starc was instrumental in KKR's success, taking three crucial wickets in the powerplay. He dismissed Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Shahbaz Ahmed, finishing with figures of 3 for 34 from his four overs at an economy rate of 8.50. His early breakthroughs disrupted SRH's batting lineup, setting the tone for KKR's dominance.

Following the match, Starc shared his thoughts during the post-match presentation:

"Yeah, I mean, we know how important the powerplay is, and obviously, we've probably been two of the sides that have dominated the powerplay with the bat. So, yeah, if we can take early wickets against a team like Hyderabad, it really gets into their middle-order. I think the way Travis and Abhishek have been playing through the tournament shows they like the width to free their arms. If we can get the ball swinging and keep it in line with the stumps while bowling a really hard length, as we did in the powerplay, it will get into their middle order. Our spinners were effective tonight, and our whole bowling unit performed great. "

With this victory, Kolkata Knight Riders have reached their fourth IPL final. They will face the winner of Qualifier 2 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 26. Shreyas Iyer will lead KKR in what promises to be a thrilling contest as they aim for their next IPL title.