IPL 2022: Was confident of hitting six sixes against RR but umpire’s decision is final, says Rovman Powell- Delhi Capitals power hitter Rovman Powell was hoping that the controversial third delivery of the final over against Rajasthan Royals be called a no-ball for height as he felt confident to smash six sixes in a row. Follow IPL 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
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The West Indian, however, wants to concentrate at the games ahead rather than think about the past.
IPL 2022: Was confident of hitting six sixes against RR but umpire’s decision is final, says Rovman Powell
Controversy at the end, nevertheless a valiant effort from the boys! pic.twitter.com/0nluRkMGDM
— Rovman Powell (@Ravipowell26) April 22, 2022
Needing 36 runs for a win off the final over, Powell hit three successive sixes from the first three deliveries, including the third ball which was a hip-high full-toss from Obed McCoy, to bring the equation down to 18 runs from the final three balls.
🗣️ “We have no time to sit and think about what’s happened in the past.”
A determined @Ravipowell26 is buzzing after his blitz at the Wankhede, as he looks forward to a fruitful second half of #IPL2022 💪🏼#YehHaiNayiDilli | #OctaRoarsForDC#DelhiCapitals | #CapitalsUnplugged pic.twitter.com/CfjYd3bi6J
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 26, 2022
However, the DC camp demanded that the third ball be called a no ball for height but the umpires stood their ground, saying the delivery was legal.
Skipper Rishabh Pant then asked his batters — Powell and Kuldeep Yadav to walk out and assistant coach Pravin Amre stepped on to the playing arena to speak to the umpire.
IPL 2022: Was confident of hitting six sixes against RR but umpire’s decision is final, says Rovman Powell
Skipper Rishabh Pant then asked his batters — Powell and Kuldeep Yadav to walk out and assistant coach Pravin Amre stepped on to the playing arena to speak to the umpire.
“To be honest, I was pretty confident (at hitting six sixes in an over). After I got the first two, I was like what can happen from here, and then I got the next one. I was just hoping that it was a no-ball, but the umpire’s decision is final, and we as cricketers take that and move on.”
In the six innings this season, Powell has scores of 0, 20, 3, 8, 0 and 36.
Speaking about his current form, Powell said, “It felt good. I’ve been searching for that for the last few games, and it’s finally good to see a few come out in the middle. It’s just for me to take the confidence from that game leading up to the rest of the matches, and just transfer it to the next phase of the competition.”
Delhi are currently seventh on the points table with three wins in seven outings.
The Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their next match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
IPL 2022: Was confident of hitting six sixes against RR but umpire’s decision is final, says Rovman Powell
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