IPL 2020: I knew I could take the match deep and win it, says Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia during his match winning knock against SRH on Sunday. Image Source: BCCI/IPL

Xtra Time Web Desk: Rajasthan Royal’s al rounder Rahul Tewatia once again proved what self belief can do for an individual. The all rounder from Haryana produced one more match winning innings to guide his team home against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Tewatia always had self-belief that he can take the game deep during tough chases and win it for his team, something he did for the second time in this edition of Indian Premier League. Tewatia’s 28 ball 45 helped Royals snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against SRH.

“The wickets were falling so I just wanted to hold on one end up and wait for the boundary balls.I knew if I keep my self-belief and take it deep, I could pull it off,” said Tewatia during the post match press conference.

Talking about the chat he had with Riyan Parag, who also remained not out on 42, in the middle, Tewatia said, “Riyan asked me what to do. I told him to respect the good balls and take singles, and I could take on the attack.

“Against Rashid, I saw the opportunity to play the reverse sweep and took it.”

He said he was relishing the role given to him by the team management.

“This was the role given to me and it was clear from a long time. I was batting well for a while and I was confident and was hitting them well when we played practice games. So it’s easy when you know your role.”

Asked about an incident involving SRH bowler Khaleel Ahmed, he said, “No big deal, we just got taken away in the heat of the moment.