A frequent net bowler for MS Dhoni in the past, Irfan now aims to cement his place in professional cricket, proving that resilience and hard work always pay off. Asked to bat first, Hyderabad overcame a shaky start to post a competitive 84/9, anchored by Vishwajit Thakur's resilient 26 off 19 and Jonty Sarkar's steady 15 off 16.