Published 18:25 IST, November 3rd 2020
David Warner and Jonny Bairstow react to Kane Williamson making coffee for them: Watch
Hyderabad openers David Warner and Jonny Bairstow were treated with an early morning coffee by fellow teammate Kane Williamson ahead of the Mumbai clash.
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2016 champions Hyderabad are warming up for the final match of the Dream11 IPL 2020 against Mumbai at Sharjah on Tuesday. The Hyderabad vs Mumbai clash promises to be a nail-biting finish, with a place in the playoffs on the line for David Warner's side. The franchise ramped up their preparations with a visit to Kane Williamson's breakfast cafe.
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Hyderabad vs Mumbai: Kane Williamson delights Warner, Bairstow with morning coffee
In a video uploaded on Hyderabad's YouTube channel, Hyderabad captain David Warner along with fellow opening partner Jonny Bairstow visited the kitchen along with Kane Williamson. Warner introduced the viewers to Kane's cafe, where the New Zealander captain took the initiative to brew some coffee for the Hyderabad captain and the Englishman. The cafe had a proper barista machine where the 30-year-old treated Bairstow and Warner with a flat white.
While the Hyderabad openers showed their frustration earlier on for the long waiting period, but their reaction after sipping the beverage suggested that it was worth the wait. Hyderabad would hope that the refreshing coffee can get their openers charged up at Sharjah as they look to make a dash to the playoffs. Here's the entire video:
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Qualification on the line for Hyderabad as they face off against Mumbai
David Warner and co. will take the field on Tuesday knowing that a win will be enough for them to finish in the top four of the Dream11 IPL 2020 standings. Hyderabad have accumulated 12 points in 13 games so far, and due to their superior net run-rate, will edge past Kolkata for a place in the Eliminator. They face a stern test in Mumbai, who are atop the points table, having already qualified for the playoffs.
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Hyderabad have been hit by their fair share of injuries this season, with Kane Williamson having missed out on the start of the tournament due to a niggle. Mitchell Marsh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were ruled out midway through the tournament, while there are clouds over Vijay Shankar and Wriddhiman Saha's fitness as well. Hyderabad would hope that the likes of Warner and Williamson bring their best form with them at Sharjah.
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With Mumbai having already qualified for the playoffs, the four-time champions could rest some key players for this fixture, handing Hyderabad the advantage.
(Image Courtesy: Hyderabad Instagram)
18:25 IST, November 3rd 2020