Against all predictions and assumptions, Wankhede dished out a floor that wasn’t as stuffed with runs as has been the case within the current previous. On Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders would have hoped to repeat their efficiency in opposition to Chennai Super Kings once they racked up over 200 runs regardless of falling manner again in a high-scoring affair. Instead, they struggled and managed simply 133/9 in opposition to a sprightly Rajasthan Royals.
While the pitch might haven’t been as simple to bat on as has been the case thus far on the venue, KKR captain Eoin Morgan is aware of his batters have been to be blamed for the six-wicket defeat, their fourth of the season now. And he admitted as a lot through the post-match presentation.
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“The batting let us down,” Morgan stated. “We lacked a lot of intent throughout the whole innings. We were behind the game right from the get-go. Didn’t put the bowlers under enough pressure.”
KKR misplaced two wickets to run outs and a few them to some excellent catching from RR fielders. And later, Rajasthan batters confirmed them the worth of spending time on the wicket.
“RR adapted to the pitch much better,” Morgan stated. “We were probably 40 short which is a lot in a T20 game. The wicket today wasn’t as good as it has been here at the Wankhede and that was a challenge in itself.”
KKR saved shedding wickets often and that additionally prevented their innings from taking off. “Every time we tried taking an attacking option, we lost a wicket. Left us a lot to do at the back end, which we didn’t obviously do,” Morgan stated.
With one win from 5 matches, KKR are actually languishing on the backside of the IPL standings and subsequent face Punjab Kings on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.
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