DC vs SRH: Shame we couldn’t make IPL final but boys can be proud, says Kane Williamson

It’s a “shame” that Sunrisers Hyderabad could not make the IPL final, feels top batsman Kane Williamson but asserted that the side can take pride in its remarkable fightback to make the play-offs after the early struggle in the tournament.
Williamson’s counter-attacking 67 went in vain as Delhi Capitals made it to their maiden IPL final with a 17-run win over Hyderabad in the second Qualifier here on Sunday.

Going in the second innings, risks needed to be taken. We did not get off to a good start but we managed to build a few partnerships through the middle period. We still had a bit of opportunity.
“It’s a real shame not to make the finals but I think, particularly in the last three weeks, the guys can be proud of how they played.”
Sunrisers were inconsistent in the first phase of the tournament and Williamson rued the “close losses”, describing it as a “season of fine lines”.

It was Delhi’s second win in last seven games, while the loss snapped SRH’s four-match winning streak.
“Delhi is a very good side. They have been trying to find the rhythm to their play like we were and we managed to for a little period of time. Delhi was able to put it together against us and they played very well,” Williamson said during the post-match press conference.