IPL 2021: Out-of-form David Warner’s replacement Jason Roy smashes fifty on debut for SRH against Rajasthan

What a debut Indian Premier League (IPL) game for Jason Roy. The batsman, who warmed the benches for quite some time, finally got his chance after former Sunriser Hyderabad (SRH) David Warner was not performing. Roy made full use of the opportunity provided and smashed his half-century against Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

While he was dismissed by Chetan Sakariya after scoring 60 of 42 balls, he has surely done his part along with batsmen Wriddhiman Saha (18) and Kane Williamson (25*).

FIFTY on debut for #SRH for @JasonRoy20 

Live – https://t.co/3wrjO70JvR #SRHvRR #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/njXOeedcZQ

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 27, 2021

The South African-English cricketer was bought by the Hyderabad franchise at the IPL 2021 auctions last year, but he did not get a game in the first leg of the tournament in India.

Roy, who was part of the squad in UAE had to wait for his opportunity and with Warner struggling, it opened doors for the English batsman. In fact, according to ground reports, Warner had not even come out with SRH to the ground.

Talking about Roy making an impact on the game, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar told Star Sports before the start of play, “Only 15 players are allowed in the stadium, so David Warner may have to stick at the hotel due for some reasons. We don’t know. But it is a big chance for Jason Roy to make an impact.

“He was there for the first half, did not get an opportunity to play in India. He is getting a chance now, and he is a mighty fine hitter, a mighty player,” he added.

As for the clash, RR managed to score 164 runs and lost five wickets. As always the load of the scoring was on the skipper Sanju Samson’s shoulders who smashed 82 of 57 balls. Samson even went on to become the highest-run getter in IPL 2021 surpassing Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul.