Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Mohammed Siraj gave full credit to left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (2-0-7-3), who took three wickets in an over, leading to a six-run defeat for Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL-14 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.

“The wicket was slow and the ball was gripping well for the spinners. Shahbaz bowled really well. During our practice matches too, Shahbaz did well and that’s the reason he was picked into the playing XI. It turned out to be a very good move for our team. I’m glad he has proved himself,” Siraj, who took 2-25 as SRH finished on 143-9, said at the post-match virtual press conference on Wednesday night.