<p>West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he was ecstatic after scoring the winning runs that propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad into the playoffs of the Indian Premier league on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Sunrisers defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets to secure the final playoff spot at the expense of Chris Gayle’s Royal Challengers Bangalore.<br /><br />Sammy hit Kolkata Knight Riders’ most successful bowler on display Iqbal Abdulla for two sixes in two balls to hasten Hyderabad’s entry.<br /><br />“It feels brilliant after getting there,” said Sammy, who hit a 12-ball unbeaten 17 in Sunday’s game. “We played really good cricket here and it’s fantastic to finish our last home game in some style. It was a good send off for the Hyderabad crowd.”<br /><br />Chasing 131 for a win, Sunrisers Hyderabad made heavy weather of the chase and found themselves needing a tricky 11 runs from 9 balls.<br /><br />Sammy held his nerve to twice clear the ropes and finish the match in style. It was a ressult that ensured Sunrisers a berth in the qualifiers. <br /><br />Going into the qualifiers their last match result against Sunrisers too would be a great confidence booster for them. <br /><br />Sunrisers had defeated Rajasthan Royals comprehensivley at Hyderabad a few days back, and Sammy expressed happiness that his team has stood up in times of adversities. <br />“We were with our backs against the wall and one of us had to stand up,” said Sammy. <br /><br />“There is no better feeling than to stand up for one’s team.” Sunrisers will now face Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs’ eliminator game on Wednesday.</p>
<p>West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he was ecstatic after scoring the winning runs that propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad into the playoffs of the Indian Premier league on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Sunrisers defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets to secure the final playoff spot at the expense of Chris Gayle’s Royal Challengers Bangalore.<br /><br />Sammy hit Kolkata Knight Riders’ most successful bowler on display Iqbal Abdulla for two sixes in two balls to hasten Hyderabad’s entry.<br /><br />“It feels brilliant after getting there,” said Sammy, who hit a 12-ball unbeaten 17 in Sunday’s game. “We played really good cricket here and it’s fantastic to finish our last home game in some style. It was a good send off for the Hyderabad crowd.”<br /><br />Chasing 131 for a win, Sunrisers Hyderabad made heavy weather of the chase and found themselves needing a tricky 11 runs from 9 balls.<br /><br />Sammy held his nerve to twice clear the ropes and finish the match in style. It was a ressult that ensured Sunrisers a berth in the qualifiers. <br /><br />Going into the qualifiers their last match result against Sunrisers too would be a great confidence booster for them. <br /><br />Sunrisers had defeated Rajasthan Royals comprehensivley at Hyderabad a few days back, and Sammy expressed happiness that his team has stood up in times of adversities. <br />“We were with our backs against the wall and one of us had to stand up,” said Sammy. <br /><br />“There is no better feeling than to stand up for one’s team.” Sunrisers will now face Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs’ eliminator game on Wednesday.</p>