Hyderabad: "I could not have asked for a better start," a soft-spoken Alzarri Joseph said after claiming the best bowling figures on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
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The young Windies' pacer ended with sensational figures of 6/12 in 3.4 overs, improving upon the effort of Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir, who had taken 6/12 in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008.
Joseph's rare feat helped Mumbai Indians register a 40-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring game.
"It is a dream. I could not have asked for a better start. I just backed my plans and it worked. My plan was to keep it simple and back myself," said Joseph at the post-match presentation.
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Joseph's first over in the IPL was a wicket maiden in which he removed the dangerous David Warner.
"I know we had a game to win and I was focused on that. The boys are playing well and putting in a lot of hard work," said the 20-year-old when asked why he did not celebrate Warner's wicket.
