The two players who were ignored by the selectors have shown strong performance in the Ranji Trophy. He has made a complete program to make his team win. Here we are talking about two players playing for Delhi team – Sumit Mathur and Siddhant Sharma. If the Delhi team is on the front foot in the match against Assam, is standing at the door of victory, then both these players have a big role in it with the bat.
Ignored in 2 consecutive matches, got a chance again
In the first two matches played against Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, Delhi selectors did not give place to Sumit Mathur and Siddhant Sharma in the team. This happened when his performance in the last match played against Orissa was excellent. But after being ignored in two consecutive matches, when he got a chance against Assam, he left no chance to prove the selectors wrong.
Was confident of getting a chance- Sumit Mathur
On the decision of the selectors, Sumit Mathur said that God gives early opportunity to some and late to others. But, he definitely gives a chance. I play my cricket with this belief. At times when you are not getting opportunities, there is only one way to deal with it, keep working hard without thinking about anything else.
Sumit scored a century, Siddhant scored a half-century, added 166 runs
Now let us know what Sumit Mathur and Siddhant Sharma did in the match against Assam. Together, these two made a century partnership for Delhi in the first innings. Both added 166 runs for the 8th wicket. Siddhant Sharma’s contribution in this was 89 runs on 128 balls. Whereas Sumit Mathur scored a brilliant century. He faced 230 balls and scored 112 runs. Due to the amazing performance of these two players, Delhi team made a huge total of 454 runs in its first innings.
Regarding his innings and the partnership with Siddhant Sharma, Sumit Mathur said that I was taking my time and playing the natural game. When Siddhant came to the crease, he also showed positive intent. I insisted on attacking. Talking about Siddhant Sharma, he did not seem satisfied with his innings of 89 runs. He regrets missing his first first class century.
Delhi on the doorstep of victory
Assam had scored 330 runs in the first innings. Now, it will be interesting to see what he does against Delhi in the second innings. Well, one thing is clearly visible that Delhi team is standing at the door of victory in the match after the first 3 days of play.
