Harbhajan extols Varun Chakaravarthy for proving mettle during death overs

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Varun Chakravarthy after the latter showed nerves of steel during the death overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In doing so, the spinner helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) narrowly win the contest by five runs vs SRH.

During the chase of 172 runs, SRH lost wickets at regular intervals and were reduced to 54/4 in seven overs. However, a 70-run stand between Heinrich Klaasen (36 off 20) and skipper Aiden Markram (41 off 40), helped revive the chase for the home side and kept them steady to earn a potential win.

Following their dismissals, spinner Varun took the onus of leading the side in the death overs. He proved his mettle while defending nine runs off the final over. On that note, Harbhajan lavished praise on the KKR spinner for remaining calm under pressure.

“Varun Chakravarthy bowled tight lines all along the death overs against SRH. He changed his angle and showed confidence in the final over to defend nine runs. It was good captaincy from Nitish Rana as well for giving the ball to Varun,” Harbhajan told Star Sports.