Delhi, April 2 (BNA): Fast bowler Mark Wood proved his lack of experience in the Indian Premier League will not be a problem after he hit the best figures for an Englishman in the tournament on Saturday, leading the Lucknow Super Giants to victory. on the capitals of Delhi.
Reuters reports that Wood, playing in only his second Premier League match, went 5-14 and was named man of the match as Lucknow made a 50-run win in their opening match of the season.
Lucknow Delhi set a target of 194 after Kyle Myers hit 73 on his IPL debut. Although Delhi captain David Warner hit a half century, the visitors failed to chase them down.
Wood, who once played for Chennai Super Kings in 2018, said he was keen to make an impact on his return to the Twenty20 Championship.
“The last time I was here, I played for CSK and it didn’t go well. So I wanted to try to make an impact this time and I’m glad it went well,” Wood said in the post-match presentation. .
“I’m glad I was able to get some rhythm and take some wickets… Planning with bowling coach Morne Morkel helped me. He’s been really good with me, just trying to do the same with what I’m doing for England.”
“I was trying to keep my stride short because the field was so wet. I feel comfortable doing that charge and letting him fly.”
KL Captain Rahul was full of praise for Wood.
“When someone is fine and has these kinds of performances, it has a huge impact on the team and the outcome of the game. It was Woody’s day, he made it count, but overall the group pressured the hitters,” said Rahul.
Australian Warner, who captained the new team in defeat, also impressed with potential rival Wood.
“He’s an exceptional bowler and he showed his true talent and experience tonight,” said Warner.
“For us it’s about going back to the drawing board. It’s one game. We go back to Delhi in front of our home fans,” he added.
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