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Zeeshan Ansari: SRH's Debuting Leg-Spinner Takes Faf du Plessis' Wicket
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a strategic change to their lineup for the ongoing match against the Delhi Capitals (DC), introducing uncapped leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari in place of Simarjeet Singh. Let's delve into who Zeeshan Ansari is and what makes this debut significant.
Background and Career Highlights
- Origin: Zeeshan Ansari hails from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- U19 Connection: He was part of the India U19 squad in 2016, alongside future stars like Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, and Ishan Kishan. This team narrowly lost to the West Indies in the final.
- UPT20 Performance: Ansari gained recognition for his outstanding performance in the second season of the UPT20 league. He was the highest wicket-taker for Meerut Mavericks, claiming a remarkable 24 wickets in their title-winning campaign.
- First-Class Debut: He made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in 2017. Although he has played only five games, he has picked up 17 wickets.
Debut Against Delhi Capitals
- Strategic Substitution: Ansari replaced Simarjeet Singh in the SRH starting 11.
- Bowling Performance: He conceded eight runs in his first over and then dismissed Faf du Plessis on his first ball in his second over.
Match Overview
- SRH's First Innings: SRH were restricted to 163 thanks to Mitchell Starc’s early dominance. Aniket Verma's valiant 74 and Henrich Klaasen's 32 provided crucial support.
- Kuldeep Yadav's Contribution: Kuldeep Yadav showcased his skills with three wickets, conceding just 22 runs in his four overs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Zeeshan Ansari? He is an uncapped leg-spinner from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, making his IPL debut for SRH.
- What was his performance in the UPT20 league? He was the highest wicket-taker, claiming 24 wickets for Meerut Mavericks.
- When did he make his first-class debut? He debuted for Uttar Pradesh in 2017.
- Why was he brought into the SRH squad? To add a spinning option and provide a new dimension to the team’s bowling attack.
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Location: Visakhapatnam, India Published: March 30, 2025