Ahmedabad: In a tournament dominated by power-hitters, Vijaykumar Vyshak showed how a bowler can change the course of a game as an Impact Player. At a time when Gujarat Titans threatened to chase down 244 on Tuesday evening in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings brought him in as an Impact Player after the 14th over. The pacer proved how clear planning could make a difference. His figures of 0/28 in three overs don’t do justice to the impact he had on the game.
Vyshak bowled full, fast and wide outside the off-stump to left-handed Sherfaine Rutherford who was in prime striking form against the other frontline Punjab Kings bowlers. The speedster from Karnataka conceded five wides but clearly took the Titans’ batters by surprise. His first two overs went only for 10 runs. By the time Titans could figure him out in his third over, which was the 19th of the innings, the target was beyond reach.
