The importance of a good powerplay cannot be overstated. Royal Challengers Bangalore recovered from an ordinary start. Sunrisers Hyderabad didn't and suffered their fourth successive defeat.
Like in the match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the tendency to leave it late - they needed 124 from the last 10 overs and 82 from last five - will impact the playoff chances of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who faltered once again in the chase and lost by 67 runs after succumbing to the wiles of Wanindu Hasaranga (5/18).
