Hyderabad, April 21 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel acknowledged that Abhishek Sharma's outstanding batting, along with strong support from Heinrich Klaasen, was the key difference in the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday in Hyderabad.

Patel said the bowlers did their job by executing plans well, but sometimes great batting leaves little room to respond, and credit must go to the opposition for such a performance.

Sharma's explosive second Indian Premier League (IPL) century, supported by a quick-fire cameo from Klaasen, powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 242/2 against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday in Hyderabad.

Defending a massive total of 243, Eshan Malinga produced a superb four-wicket haul to pow...