Need Williamson to anchor the innings says SRH captain Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first game of the season against the Punjab Kings. SRH roped in Kane Williamson into their squad and their captain David Warner has said that the team needs Williamson to anchor the game.

"Bit of a minor injury on my elbow. It's feeling pretty good. Nice to be out there and get my first opportunity," said the batsman who batted at No. 3 and made an unbeaten 16 off 19 deliveries as his team SRH powered to a nine-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Skipper David Warner said that Williamson's ability to play spin makes him an integral part of the line-up.

"The game plan of having Williamson there is obviously to anchor the game. He rotates strike so well. Against spin, he gets forward and gets back, he just knows his role and game plan. It's handy having him in the middle," said Warner after the match.

SRH bowlers bowled PKBS batsmen at 120 runs with pacer Khaleel Ahmed taking three wickets for 21 runs, while the left-arm uncapped spinner Abhishek Sharma taking two wickets for 24 runs.

"Our bowlers did a fantastic job and reduced them to a low score. They executed well and we won batting second. I am really pleased we got across the line," he said.

"We have got one more game here. No surprises with this wicket, we got to bowl well. It's all about starting fresh again and takes the wicket out of it," he added.