IPL 2025: AB de Villiers reveals a game plan to stop opening SRH -a Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma

Former South African captain and Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) legend Ab de villiers has shared its tactical draft to stop Sunrizers Hyderabad’s (SRH) a destructive opening duo, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharmain Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

IPL 2025: Ab de Villiers’ draft

Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers emphasized the importance of well-planned field positions, precise bowling strategies and unexpected wild tags in the RCB line to confront the aggressive approach to striking the couple. De Villiers began with the recognition of the dominance of the duplicates, saying: “What did they all call them? They were nicknamed,” Travshek “, I think they have acquired the right to the nickname because these two have been an incredible opening of a SRH partnership in the last few years. Absolutely phenomenal,” He noted that the SRH consistently provided explosive starts and became a nightmare for opposition bowlers.

SRH’s weakness of the head of the travis head

De Villiers emphasized the fight against short delivery and how the bowlers should cause it aggressive lengths. “What I would do is really plan a two -length bowling. I would get up there and I wouldn’t turn away from throwing Yorkers on stumps, but also tested it on the head with the right field setting,” “ De Villiers explained.

He further elaborated on the ground, saying: “I wouldn’t come back a third man. Instead, I would bring my third man as I kept a fine leg and a deep square leg back. That is how I can bluff and make him think,” What follows? His strategy spinning around, with a simple access to his favorite blows outside the side, pushing him and forcing him to make mistakes.

“I wouldn’t mind hitting me in a short third man, but I won’t give him free races in his strong zones. I would cook him, use bowling in my body, mixed him with good Yorkers and well -oriented bouncers and put two grounds deep on his feet. That would be my game plan against him” Former RCB dough was added.

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Explosive dough Abhishek Sharma weakness

When addressing Abhishek SharmaDe Villiers noted that his greatest strength lies in his game outside the side. He advised bowlers to deny him width and force him to play in unpleasant areas. “Abhishek is very strong through himself, so you do not want to give him a space to release his hands. The key to stop him is to suffocate and ensure that he does not get a varnish width to exploit,” “ said the 41-year-old.

Abhishek, known for his aggressive approach, can be subject to smart bowling changes. De Villiers suggested that bowlers mix their deliveries, remain unpredictable and prevent him from entering the rhythm.

Unexpected X-Factor against SRH opened

Surprisingly, De Villiers identified RCB’s Spinner Left Hand Pandya crown as an option for Wildcard for early rejection of any head or Abhishek. Although conventional wisdom suggests that he does not use Spinner’s left hand against two left kicks in PowerPlay, De Villiers believed that crowns intelligence could outsmart the aggressive openers.

“I know that people will say that the bowling arm of the left hand on the left dough in PowerPlay is only two outfields outside the ring. But the crown is so smart that it can surpass one of these two, at least. And that is all you have to do-just favor the partnership, when you are, you, to find yourself, and more, He explained.

De Villiers further pointed out that the ego could play a role in bringing a head fall or Abhishek. De Villiers pointed out that Head and Abhishek’s aggressive mindset could be reciprocated if the RCB at the right time schedule a bowler like crowns. Forcing them to risk, the crown could create an opportunity to break through.

“I think Travis Head will go out and play with the ego, and Abhishek Sharma also. If the crown goes into thinking that he will try and achieve 20+ running in it, he just needs to stay calm and a bowl. Said former captain of South Africa.

Best Weapon RCB -As new ball

While De Villiers was convinced that the crown could provide a tactical advantage, also supported RCB of top -notch Pacer Josh Hazlewood As the best bowler who pulled the SRH openers early. He emphasized the importance of wearing the attacking field when Hazlewood was ball.

“Obviously, Josh Hazlewood is one of the best bowlers with a new ball in the world. It can get anyone out with a new ball, and against your head and Abhishek, you have to wear a sliding-maybe even two or two will definitely come at some point,” “ De Villiers suggested.

Hazlewood’s ability to buy consistent lengths, remove a bounce and move the ball can be vital against the head and Abhishek, who prefer to attack from the very beginning. De Villiers believed that an early breakthrough would make direct pressure on the SRH middle order, moving the game in favor of RCB.

“It will be my thinking – nice, straight lines to the head, without the width for Abhishek and make them uncomfortable. If we can break their partnership, then we fully disrupt the Play Plan SRH. That is the key,” De Villiers concluded.

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