Punjab Kings, previously Kings XI Punjab, performed loads of thrillers final season and most of the time ended up on the flawed facet of the end result. They started IPL 2021 with a thriller towards Rajasthan Royals, however this time they emerged winners. They posted 221 and though RR got here shut thanks to Sanju Samson’s century, they managed solely 217 to fall 4 runs quick.
PBKS captain KL Rahul was blissful and relieved, saying his staff was used to such tight video games.
“I didn’t stop believing in the team, and we knew a couple of wickets will bring us back. The game went deep only because me included, we dropped some sitters. We bowled well until about 11-12 overs. We’re used to this, and it’s not something new for us, but a win like this brings the team together,” he mentioned on the put up match presentation.
Rahul mentioned Punjab will play an aggressive model of cricket, just like the one Deepak Hooda exhibited in his 64 off 28.
“We batted really well and bowled well in patches. We weren’t consistent with the lengths but the bowlers will learn. A lot of talented, skilful players, and it’s important that we back them.
“It was an amazing innings from Hooda, and that’s the kind of fearless batting we want to see in the IPL. We have been tentative sometimes, and it’s important for us to play fearlessly at times, so I am happy that the expectations are being understood and met. Gayle and Hooda were both good that way.”
Arshdeep Singh defended 13 within the closing over, and 5 off the final ball.
“I always go to Arshdeep for crucial overs and he enjoys the pressure. He loves being in the contest and I love throwing him the ball, and he trusts himself and trusts his skills, so that’s always good to see.”
Arshdeep mentioned the plan was to bowl yorkers exterior off stump to Sanju Samson.
“The plan was simple and it was to execute six balls wide outside off. I tried to york him. The only thing he could get was a four. But he got under one of those. But still the plan was to execute the same.
“The staff and the captain have been very supportive. They were telling me in the practice game, what role I need to play. That really helps the confidence. The form was really good in the 20 over tournament. The ball was coming out nicely. We have a knack of playing close games. Good to get those two points.”
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