SunRisers Hyderabad head coach has offered a contrasting viewpoint to captain Pat Cummins’ assessment of their recent loss to the Mumbai Indians, suggesting the defeat came down to missed opportunities rather than execution of plans.


While Cummins pointed to strategic errors, the coach emphasized that the team had chances to take control but failed to capitalize at critical junctures.


• “We were in the game for long periods,” the coach stated in the post-match interview. “Unfortunately, we didn’t finish the job when it mattered most.”


• The coach also highlighted lapses in fielding and pressure moments, saying these small mistakes tilted the momentum in Mumbai’s favor, despite the match being evenly poised.


Pat Cummins, on the other hand, had spoken about tactical missteps, especially in the bowling rotations during the final overs, which allowed Mumbai to chase down the target with ease.


The differing views reflect the complexity of SRH’s performance, and as they look to bounce back in the next fixtures, alignment between leadership and coaching staff will be key to turning their campaign around.