IPL 2022: It was ‘Russell muscle’ for severe, says KKR captain Shreyas Iyer | Cricket Information

MUMBAI: Andre Russell‘s unbeaten knock of 70 from 31 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rating 141/4 in 14.3 overs in reply to Punjab Kings 137 to register a six-wicket victory and make a mockery of the chase right here on the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.
“It was such a reduction to see him hit so clearly. Merely excellent hitting – it was Russell muscle for severe,” stated Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Shreyas Iyer on the post-match press Convention.
KKR have been at one stage reeling at 51/4 of their run-chase, however Russell’s blistering half-century, which included 8 sixes, turned the sport on its head as Kolkata received with greater than 5 overs to spare.

Punjab Kings have been bowled out for a modest 137 in 18.2 overs as Umesh Yadav bagged 4 wickets for 23 runs. He was named the ‘Participant of the Match’ award.
“I used to be simply having a chat with him (Yadav). He stated he is getting older however I instructed him he is getting fitter and stronger. He is been placing within the laborious yards at follow. I see him within the health club each time I’m going. He is hungry and needs the workforce to win. He is been an ideal colleague to work with,” stated Shreyas.
Punjab began off aggressively regardless of shedding their captain Mayank Agarwal within the very first over to Umesh Yadav however Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s 31-run knock off simply 9 balls helped the 2015 finalists attain the 50-run mark in simply 4.4 overs.

“We have been surprised – we did not count on them to come back so laborious, particularly (after) shedding a wicket within the first over. However once I noticed them timing it so properly, I believed I may as properly,” stated Shreyas.
The 2-time champions KKR bought wickets at common intervals and didn’t permit any partnership to flourish.
“We bought early wickets after the Powerplay, so my mindset was if I get wickets as a lot as doable… my plan was to get the perfect bowlers once they had hard-hitters coming in,” the KKR captain added.

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy bowled eight overs amongst themselves and conceded solely 37 runs, with Chakaravarthy conceding simply 14 in his 4 overs.
“They make my job very simple on the sector. They give you their very own methods and within the workforce conferences, they already know their plans. They know what they’re doing,” stated Shreyas.
With this win, KKR have now received two consecutive matches and can subsequent lock horns in opposition to Mumbai Indians on April 6.