‘I don’t care about strike rate’: SRH star’s bold stance after win over CSK
Heinrich Klaasen proved his worth for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a crucial innings. He addressed concerns about his scoring pace, stating that adapting to match situations is more important than strike rate. Klaasen's mature approach helped SRH post a competitive total.
The team secured a close victory against Chennai Super Kings. This win highlights the impact of Klaasen's contributions.
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad star Heinrich Klaasen delivered both with the bat and at the press conference, making it clear he is unfazed by criticism around his scoring tempo in IPL 2026. Klaasen’s composed 59 off 39 balls proved decisive as SRH posted 194/9 and edged past Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in a tightly contested encounter. Despite leading the run charts this season, Klaasen’s strike rate has dipped compared to last year, drawing scrutiny.
But the South African batter dismissed the noise, stressing that match awareness matters more than numbers. “I’ve been in difficult situations, and you have to take responsibility and be mature about it. You can’t just tee off—that’s not how the game works.
We get paid to do the job, and I don’t care about strike rate,” Klaasen said, underlining his approach of adapting to conditions and building meaningful innings. ‘You can’t just tee off’: Klaasen explains his approach Klaasen elaborated that his role often demands stability rather than outright aggression, especially when early wickets fall. “I know there’s been a lot said about my strike rate this season, but I’ve been putting the team in good positions.