Martin: SRH took too long to recognise that their batting strategy might not be effective.

According to former New Zealand keeper-batter Katey Martin, “That was an improved performance, but sometimes it’s a little bit too late,” she stated on ESPNcricinfo Time Out.

“I think it probably took them halfway through the tournament to realise that their approach with the bat might not necessarily have to be similar to what worked last year.”

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had the lead after holding the Delhi Capitals (DC) to 133 for 7 before the game was rained out in Hyderabad, ending their dwindling chances of qualifying for the playoffs. SRH can only reach 13 points even if they win their final three games. There are already 14 or more on four teams.

Last year, SRH advanced to the finals because to their extremely aggressive batting style. There were discussions before to the start of this season over their potential to become the first IPL squad to surpass the 300-mark. They got off to a strong start, defeating the Rajasthan Royals 286 for 6 in their first game, but their strategy backfired later.

“There will definitely be some soul searching because you have to put into the equation what conditions dictate to you,” Varun Aaron stated during the interview. ‘You know, we’re going to play one style.'” Because you will be found wanting if circumstances don’t support you, and this year they have been.

“The GT or MI template is, in my opinion, the best. The players are capable of fighting the conditions. They have two or three choices under any circumstances, but Sunrises were never a good batting team when the circumstances weren’t in their favour.

Daniel Vettori, the head coach of SRH, stated following the DC match that their batters had a difficult time since the Hyderabad weather this year was not what they had anticipated.

“This is like the theme of the IPL – isn’t it? – give us the wicket we want,” Martin stated. However, I believe you must have the ability to modify the circumstances. We have stated that the top teams have done it during the whole IPL season. The staff that can manage the middle overs is the foundation of it.

“[Heinrich] Klaasen has hit and hit again.” Although bowlers also figure out what they need to do against hitters like that, Ishan [Kishan] and Abhishek [Sharma] had those massive hundreds. Additionally, I believe that they have a better understanding of how to bowl to them the more exposure they have been receiving. And I believe that they [SRH batters] didn’t make those adjustments as well since they were condition-dependent.