Sunrisers Hyderabad's expectations of meeting all requirements for the end of the season games got a monstrous shock notwithstanding a prevailing triumph over Delhi Capitals by 88 runs. Wriddhiman Saha, who was instrumental with the bat for SRH, is far fetched for the up and coming game against Royal Challengers Bangalore with a crotch niggle. To exacerbate the situation, all-rounder Vijay Shankar also pulled his hamstring while at the same time astonishing his second against DC.

David Warner confirmed both injuries during the post-match presentation but sounded optimistic about their return. “Unfortunately, he’s (Saha) got a little groin niggle but hopefully, it isn’t too bad. Shankar has a hamstring issue as well,” said Warner.

“As for Rashid, it is incredible that he’s taking so many wickets and not going for runs, especially given the dew and the moisture here. We’ve got games at Sharjah to go so hopefully we can put on a show there.”

Warner saw his sizzling best against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday as he scored up a fifty inside the powerplay. He crushed each bowler prior to being excused for 66 runs in only 34 balls. Wriddhiman Saha stayed unaffected by his initial accomplice's excusal and proceeded to score 87 runs in 45 balls, where he struck 12 fours and 2 sixes. Riding on these innings, SRH posted a mammoth absolute of 219/2 out of 20 overs.

After the game, Warner elaborated on his slight change in the batting technique which helped him to score freely.

“Tonight, as I said at the toss, I was looking to bat first. Losing the toss I wasn’t disappointed. We had to take their fast bowlers on. I’ve decided to go back to 2009 and open the front leg a little bit and clear these grounds. I took a bit of responsibility at the top of the order, and take it to the bowlers,” he said..

“It’s tough to play orthodox cricket in these conditions, so I have to open up 360 degrees. Difficult decision to leave Jonny out and get Saha in, and especially batting a batsman like Kane at 4. An incredible knock from Saha though and his strike-rate in the powerplay was incredible.”

SRH will play Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in their next two games. Their odds to fit the bill for the end of the season games are thin however, first, they need to win both their residual games prior to wishing different outcomes to go in support of themselves.