ABU DHABI, Nov 9: It�s a �shame� that Sunrisers Hyderabad could not make the IPL final, feels top batsman Kane Williamson but asserted that the side can take pride in its remarkable fightback to make the play-offs after the early struggle in the tournament.
Williamson�s counter-attacking 67 went in vain as Delhi Capitals made it to their maiden IPL final with a 17-run win over Hyderabad in the second Qualifier here on Sunday.
It was Delhi�s second win in last seven games, while the loss snapped SRH�s four-match winning streak.
�Delhi is a very good side. They have been trying to find the rhythm to their play like we were and we managed to for a little period of time. Delhi was able to put it together against us and they played very well,� Williamson said during the post-match press conference.
�Going in the second innings, risks needed to be taken. We did not get off to a good start but we managed to build a few partnerships through the middle period. We still had a bit of opportunity.
�It�s a real shame not to make the finals but I think, particularly in the last three weeks, the guys can be proud of how they played.� Sunrisers were inconsistent in the first phase of the tournament and Williamson rued the �close losses�, describing it as a �season of fine lines�. � PTI