Published 10:54 IST, October 28th 2020

Shreyas Iyer trolled by netizens for sending himself below Marcus Stoinis vs Hyderabad

Netizens were miffed with Delhi's tactical failure to send Marcus Stoinis ahead of Shreyas Iyer as they slammed the management for bizarre tactics.

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Delhi faced a crushing 88-run defeat against Hyderab in Match 47 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Tuesday in Dubai.  Hyderab vs Delhi result didn't go in favour of Shreyas Iyer-led side and as a result, ir wait to qualify for playoffs has been delayed furr. Courtesy of ir humiliating loss, Delhi slipped from second to third place in Dream11 IPL points table. y have w played 12 games, having won seven and lost five.

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Netizens slam Delhi manment for promoting Marcus Stoinis over Shreyas Iyer

Chasing a gigantic total of 219, Delhi got off to an awful start as y lost in-form Shikhar Dhawan for a golden duck. It was expected that skipper Shreyas Iyer alongside Ajinkya Rahane will stabilise Delhi innings after an early dent. However, to everyone's surprise, Iyer promoted Marcus Stoinis ahe of him, a move that backfired massively.

Iyer, who is Delhi's regular .3 batsman has been in great form in ongoing tournament, which is why decision to promote Stoinis seemed bizarre. Australian all-rounder couldn't do much as he was dismissed off Shahbaz Neem's bowling for just 5(6) and Delhi were languishing at 14/2 after two overs with two of ir best batsmen back in hut.

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Netizens were miffed with Delhi's tactical failure to send Stoinis ahe of him as y expressed ir disappointment. Several reactions poured in as fans trolled Delhi skipper for t leing from front. Let's take a look at a few reactions.

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Meanwhile,  Hyderab vs Delhi result have might t have gone in Shreyas Iyer's team's favour but y still have everything to play for. Delhi will w take on Mumbai in Match 51 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Saturday, October 31 in Dubai. Shreyas Iyer's men will desperately want a win because a loss against Mumbai could become detrimental to ir chances of making it to playoffs.

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Marcus Stoinis Dream11 IPL stats

Marcus Stoinis Dream11 IPL stats in ongoing season have been contrasting in first six games as compared to last six. Delhi all-rounder scored 162 runs in first six innings at a blistering strike-rate of 176.06 whereas he has mand to score just 72 runs in last six innings at a modest strike-rate of 119.04. Australian star will have to step his game up in order to make his team qualify for playoffs.

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SOURCE: SHREYAS IYER INSTAGRAM

10:54 IST, October 28th 2020