"For Kane Williamson, 'SR' means Smile Rate, not Strike Rate!" - Fans roast SRH for retaining Williamson over Warner for IPL 2022

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Fans were baffled by SRH's decision to retain Williamson (L) instead of Warner. (P.C.:iplt20.com)

Kane Williamson and his men slumped to their third successive loss this season as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fell short of the Delhi Capitals' (DC) total by 21 runs. Once again, it was the duo of Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran who tried their best to get SRH to the target.

However, a poor start to the chase from the Sunbrisers was just too much to recover from. Kane Williamson is having arguably his worst IPL season with the bat. He has faced a total of 207 deliveries this season and has scored just 200 runs, not even striking at a hundred.

The SRH captain once again failed in a big run chase, scoring just 4 (11), and that put pressure on the other batters. Fans on Twitter slammed Kane Williamson for his poor form and trolled SRH for choosing the Kiwi over the prolific David Warner.

Here are some of the reactions:

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Prithvi

@Puneite_

Worst ever season for a batter to play 10 games in the history of IPL. Even Hardik's 2016 was better.

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Worst ever season for a batter to play 10 games in the history of IPL. Even Hardik's 2016 was better.

Prithvi

@Puneite_

Just realised they have Priyam Garg on bench. But he can't open because he will play at more than 100 SR

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Just realised they have Priyam Garg on bench. But he can't open because he will play at more than 100 SR 😥😥

Shubh Aggarwal

@shubh_chintak

Time for SRH to hand captaincy to Pooran/Markram and open with Phillips?

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Time for SRH to hand captaincy to Pooran/Markram and open with Phillips?

Ben Jones

@benjonescricket

Kane Williamson's Total Match Impact in #IPL2022 is -85, the lowest for any player in the tournament.

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Kane Williamson's Total Match Impact in #IPL2022 is -85, the lowest for any player in the tournament.

Gurkirat Singh Gill

@gurkiratsgill

5 off 11 (2.72 RPO) in a chase of 208 (10.4 RPO). 10 matches in a row and Williamson hasn't had a single knock where he's scored runs at a rate above par.

This might be one of the worst seasons for any opener ever in the IPL. twitter.com/gurkiratsgill/…

Gurkirat Singh Gill

@gurkiratsgill

Williamson this IPL

2(7) in chase of 210 (10.5)
16(16) 6 RPO in chase of 170 (8.5)
32(40) 4.5 RPO in chase of 155 (7.75)
57(46) 7.43 RPO in 163 (8.15)
17(16) 6.37 RPO in 176 (8.8)
3(9) 2 RPO in 152 (7.6)
16 (17) 5.64 in a chase of 72 (SRH batted at 9 RPO)
5(8) when in 195/6

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Williamson this IPL

2(7) in chase of 210 (10.5)
16(16) 6 RPO in chase of 170 (8.5)
32(40) 4.5 RPO in chase of 155 (7.75)
57(46) 7.43 RPO in 163 (8.15)
17(16) 6.37 RPO in 176 (8.8)
3(9) 2 RPO in 152 (7.6)
16 (17) 5.64 in a chase of 72 (SRH batted at 9 RPO)
5(8) when in 195/6

5 off 11 (2.72 RPO) in a chase of 208 (10.4 RPO). 10 matches in a row and Williamson hasn't had a single knock where he's scored runs at a rate above par.

This might be one of the worst seasons for any opener ever in the IPL. twitter.com/gurkiratsgill/…

Shubh Aggarwal

@shubh_chintak

Thank you Hyderabad for retaining Williamson and giving us Warner back

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Thank you Hyderabad for retaining Williamson and giving us Warner back

Sanket Singbal

@SingbalSanket

Apparently Sunny G said Abhishek is putting pressure on Williamson. Even by his own abysmal standards and general standard of commentary in India/IPL, this has to go down as one of the lowest moments in cricket punditry. Downright criminal they are allowed to get away with this.

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Apparently Sunny G said Abhishek is putting pressure on Williamson. Even by his own abysmal standards and general standard of commentary in India/IPL, this has to go down as one of the lowest moments in cricket punditry. Downright criminal they are allowed to get away with this.

Dweplea

@dweplea

Arrest Williamson

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Arrest Williamson

Ben Jones

@benjonescricket

@SingbalSanket There have been 1001 instances of a player making 10+ appearances in an IPL season. Kane Williamson's Average Match Impact of -8.5 currently ranks 999th

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@SingbalSanket There have been 1001 instances of a player making 10+ appearances in an IPL season. Kane Williamson's Average Match Impact of -8.5 currently ranks 999th

JSK

@imjsk27

10th match and Williamson's overall SR is around 98-99 lol
No one has had a shameful season like him.. even Shankar doesn't bat like this

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10th match and Williamson's overall SR is around 98-99 lol
No one has had a shameful season like him.. even Shankar doesn't bat like this

TukTuk Academy

@TukTuk_Academy

Who is Kane Williamson?
For the blind, he is the light.
For the hungry, he is the bread.
For the thirsty, he is the fountain.
For the sick, he is the cure.
For the prisoner, he is freedom.
For the liar, he is the truth.
For the traveler, he is the way🥺 #DCvSRH

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Who is Kane Williamson?
For the blind, he is the light.
For the hungry, he is the bread.
For the thirsty, he is the fountain.
For the sick, he is the cure.
For the prisoner, he is freedom.
For the liar, he is the truth.
For the traveler, he is the way🥺🔥😍 #DCvSRH https://t.co/Jv4GuSFnLD

Normie Normie Normie

@Kitchenerlesli9

Lol. Williamson looks so out of place with these 180+ type run chases. #IPL2022

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Lol. Williamson looks so out of place with these 180+ type run chases. #IPL2022

Sivy Kanefied 🇳🇿

@Sivy_KW578

Honestly Kane Williamson should just leave IPL & go to England early for the Tests. I am becoming very gutted & deflated seeing him play Test knocks every game. Can't keep defending him over this

Better to prepare for England & redeem himself in the Test series there next month

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Honestly Kane Williamson should just leave IPL & go to England early for the Tests. I am becoming very gutted & deflated seeing him play Test knocks every game. Can't keep defending him over this

Better to prepare for England & redeem himself in the Test series there next month https://t.co/dG5tze6fjQ

Sushant Mehta

@SushantNMehta

While we fret over Virat & Rohit, Kane Williamson is playing at a different level of terribleness #SRHvsDC

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While we fret over Virat & Rohit, Kane Williamson is playing at a different level of terribleness #SRHvsDC

Akshat

@AkshatOM10

Kane Williamson and his teammates have knocked India out of every tournament in all format of the game.The expression on Kohli's face tells it all. Call me heartless,but i m one of the happiest person when Kane fails and fails in any game. It's like a healing for me & ict fans.

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Kane Williamson and his teammates have knocked India out of every tournament in all format of the game.The expression on Kohli's face tells it all. Call me heartless,but i m one of the happiest person when Kane fails and fails in any game. It's like a healing for me & ict fans.❤️ https://t.co/2PWjnd9wnM

Ram

@Flick_of_wrists

Players who played with disabilities
Yuvraj-Played with cancer
Kumble-Played with broken jaw
Kohli-Played with 8 stitches on his hand
Rahul Tripathi-Plays with Kane Williamson

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Players who played with disabilities
Yuvraj-Played with cancer
Kumble-Played with broken jaw
Kohli-Played with 8 stitches on his hand
Rahul Tripathi-Plays with Kane Williamson

Karthik Raj

@kartcric

I don't know whether Kane Williamson's elbow injury is related to his poor current form but not a great decision to just keep postponing surgery. Missed the whole NZ home season and it might be having an effect on his IPL team too. Not helping anyone

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I don't know whether Kane Williamson's elbow injury is related to his poor current form but not a great decision to just keep postponing surgery. Missed the whole NZ home season and it might be having an effect on his IPL team too. Not helping anyone

R R

@RacchaRidhvik

Target 208

Williamson :

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Target 208

Williamson : https://t.co/g35n6yCzNA

𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕

@Kohliesque

Williamson and Kohli both saving their runs for international cricket

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Williamson and Kohli both saving their runs for international cricket

Pushkar

@musafir_hu_yar

For kane Williamson, SR means Smile Rate not Strike Rate

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For kane Williamson, SR means Smile Rate not Strike Rate

Abhishek Mukherjee

@ovshake42

David Warner in IPL 2021:
M 8, R 195, BF 181
SR 108, ave 24.37

Kane Williamson in IPL 2022:
M 10, R 199, BF 207
SR 96, ave 22.11

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David Warner in IPL 2021:
M 8, R 195, BF 181
SR 108, ave 24.37

Kane Williamson in IPL 2022:
M 10, R 199, BF 207
SR 96, ave 22.11

Q.

@Johannesburg149

1(6)
2(7)
3(9)
4(11)
5(8)

Williamson' single digit Scores since last IPL , ducks better cause Whopping 15 runs in 7 overs <<

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1(6)
2(7)
3(9)
4(11)
5(8)

Williamson' single digit Scores since last IPL , ducks better cause Whopping 15 runs in 7 overs <<

Cricketwallah

@cricketwallah

SRH’s bowling taken apart again. Besides Bhuvi,inexperience of other pacers showing. Umran’s threat seems to have subsided a fair bit. In batting too SRH below oar.Pooran made chase exciting briefly & Aiden played a decent hand. But top 3, in particular Williamson disappointing

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SRH’s bowling taken apart again. Besides Bhuvi,inexperience of other pacers showing. Umran’s threat seems to have subsided a fair bit. In batting too SRH below oar.Pooran made chase exciting briefly & Aiden played a decent hand. But top 3, in particular Williamson disappointing

Shrek

@Shrek15613709

@mufaddal_vohra Retained test player Williamson and left Bairstow and Warner for 12cr
What a clown management @SunRisers

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@mufaddal_vohra Retained test player Williamson and left Bairstow and Warner for 12cr
What a clown management @SunRisers

Ashwatthama

@shashankkenai

We lost a diamond @davidwarner31

@SunRisers management is the worst mngmt 🤙 #OrangeArmy

One bad season they dropped him from captaincy & made him a water boy..

#DavidWarner #Warner #SRHvsDC

I now get it why #Williamson was benched all most Every match in previous seasons

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We lost a diamond @davidwarner31

@SunRisers management is the worst mngmt 🤙 #OrangeArmy

One bad season they dropped him from captaincy & made him a water boy..

#DavidWarner #Warner #SRHvsDC

I now get it why #Williamson was benched all most Every match in previous seasons https://t.co/h65cFQz6EL

sharat

@sherry1111111

Kane Williamson’s stats in IPL are pretty poor. Except 2018, he doesn’t have a single 400 + season being a top order player. 2020 and 2021 has been abysmal for him. SRH should’ve retained Rashid and given him captaincy instead #IPL2022

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Kane Williamson’s stats in IPL are pretty poor. Except 2018, he doesn’t have a single 400 + season being a top order player. 2020 and 2021 has been abysmal for him. SRH should’ve retained Rashid and given him captaincy instead #IPL2022 https://t.co/B6HhoNAwau

Samarth

@bccinl

Kane Williamson is an embarrassment to the beautiful game of T20 cricket

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Kane Williamson is an embarrassment to the beautiful game of T20 cricket

Vinayakk

@vinayakkm

Both Rashid Khan and David Warner have now put up match-winning performances against SRH this season.

#IPL2022

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Both Rashid Khan and David Warner have now put up match-winning performances against SRH this season.

#IPL2022 https://t.co/hxA8husOUA

Sritama (Ross Taylor’s version)

@cricketpun_duh

srh top order today

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srh top order today https://t.co/oYwFY5q8sk

ayaan.

@AyanMusk

SRH owners definitely have some personal love for Kane otherwise the corporate company that treated Warner so harshly in last season won't be so gentle towards Kane for no reason.

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SRH owners definitely have some personal love for Kane otherwise the corporate company that treated Warner so harshly in last season won't be so gentle towards Kane for no reason.

Crazy Human being

@crazyhumanbng

@mufaddal_vohra SRH needs to make the most out of powerplay. Every team is doing so. SRH has been taking these 6 golden overs for granted and paying the price every time. If this continues it would be a very difficult task to chase down high targets which happened today. #SRHvsDC #IPL2022

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@mufaddal_vohra SRH needs to make the most out of powerplay. Every team is doing so. SRH has been taking these 6 golden overs for granted and paying the price every time. If this continues it would be a very difficult task to chase down high targets which happened today. #SRHvsDC #IPL2022

Soorya Sesha

@sooryasesha7

48/3 at the end of 9 overs. To even stand a chance thereafter speaks volumes of how well Markram and Pooran played but it was a painstaking first half for SRH. Unless they address that soon, it'll continue to go pear-shaped for them #IPL2022 #DCvSRH

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48/3 at the end of 9 overs. To even stand a chance thereafter speaks volumes of how well Markram and Pooran played but it was a painstaking first half for SRH. Unless they address that soon, it'll continue to go pear-shaped for them #IPL2022 #DCvSRH

Prashanth S

@ps_it_is

That Williamson performance for SRH even more painful for SRH, considering the demolition job from Warner earlier.

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That Williamson performance for SRH even more painful for SRH, considering the demolition job from Warner earlier.

MJ.

@aye_Ziindagi

Want the same treatment to Williamson by srh management like the way he they did to warner

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Want the same treatment to Williamson by srh management like the way he they did to warner

Subham.

@subhsays

@ACKOIndia Former SRH player Warner to his former team SRH who released him for Williamson

#ACKOForTheFans | #ACKO | #DCvSRH | #ContestAlert | #CricketTwitter @ACKOIndia

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@ACKOIndia Former SRH player Warner to his former team SRH who released him for Williamson

#ACKOForTheFans | #ACKO | #DCvSRH | #ContestAlert | #CricketTwitter @ACKOIndia https://t.co/F7u5WvdlWy

Farzan Patel

@TheTipsyParsi

Can't believe they let Warner go. And retained Williamson.

Baffling isn't the word.

#IPL2022 #DCvSRH

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Can't believe they let Warner go. And retained Williamson.

Baffling isn't the word.

#IPL2022 #DCvSRH

Abhishay 🏏

@cricholic2_0

After Williamson Batting, Warner Fans to SRH -
#DCvSRH #SRHvDC

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After Williamson Batting, Warner Fans to SRH -
#DCvSRH #SRHvDC https://t.co/XbpefLgpCz

Kohli Wanker!

@notsodumb_

SRH fans still thinking retaining Williamson over Warner was a good idea??

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SRH fans still thinking retaining Williamson over Warner was a good idea??

Parteek

@randomcricfacts

Kane Williamson has a worse average & SR than what David Warner had in 2021. Pathetic from SRH management to let go of their best player #srh #Warner

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Kane Williamson has a worse average & SR than what David Warner had in 2021. Pathetic from SRH management to let go of their best player #srh #Warner

Pankaj Brahmin

@Puntershrimali

#DCvSRH #KaneWilliamson

Whenever I see Williamson batting this IPL. Time to bench Williamson

#Warner #SunrisersHyderabad

#DCvSRH #KaneWilliamson

Whenever I see Williamson batting this IPL. Time to bench Williamson

#Warner #SunrisersHyderabad https://t.co/Rig6kA47I3

Prabuddha Ghosh

@TheCluelessBong

@SunRisers benched Warner last season and then didn't retain him. They put Bairstow up for auction too. Williamson, Warner and Bairstow is that perfect trio T20 franchises dream about affording and SRH couldn't value these guys. #IPL2022 , #DCvsSRH

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@SunRisers benched Warner last season and then didn't retain him. They put Bairstow up for auction too. Williamson, Warner and Bairstow is that perfect trio T20 franchises dream about affording and SRH couldn't value these guys. #IPL2022 , #DCvsSRH

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Kane Williamson failed to give a solid start to SRH's chase

Although the pitch was good for batting, chasing 208 needed a solid start in the powerplay. Kane Williamson struggled to time the ball and that forced Abhishek Sharma to go for the big shots.

The young southpaw couldn't make the most of his good form and had to depart. Williamson soon followed and Rahul Tripathi was then joined by Aiden Markram. Tripathi played some shots but was dismissed at a wrong time and after nine overs, SRH were in a hopeless situation at 48/3.

This is when both Nicholas Pooran and Markram pressed the accelerator and runs began to flow from both ends. Although Markram couldn't carry on for long, Pooran continued his rich vein of form. At one point, it seemed clear that the West Indies white-ball captain was the only one standing between DC and the two points.

But just when it looked like the match would go down to the wire, Pooran mistimed a full-toss and was caught at long on for a fantastic 62 (34). DC maintain their hundred percent win record at the Brabourne Stadium and are well and truly in the race to make the playoffs.

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