IPL 2020: KXIP captain KL Rahul said this about Chris Gayle and Mandeep Singh after match win
Sharjah: After registering an eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul lauded Chris Gayle, saying that the left-handed West Indies batsman all the time retains the dressing room upbeat.
KXIP chased down the goal of 150 with eight wickets in hand and 7 balls to spare. Mandeep Singh and Chris Gayle performed knocks of 66 and 51 respectively.With this win, KXIP has moved to the fourth spot within the factors desk with 12 factors whereas KKR has slipped to the fifth spot with as many factors.
“Chris, it was a very hard decision not to play him, He is the hungriest I have seen in the last seven-eight years playing for different franchises. Running ones and twos. And you know how he keeps the dressing room upbeat. To do it over and over again, year after year… We will enjoy tonight`s victory, enjoy tomorrow, and then start thinking about the next game. One game at a time,” Rahul advised host broadcaster Star Sports on the post-match presentation.
Mandeep Singh misplaced his father on Friday and lauding the batsman`s effort to nonetheless play for the Punjab franchise, Rahul mentioned: “The kind of toughness Mandeep has shown has rubbed on to other ways. Everybody is emotional. Just to put his hand up, just to be there, just to finish off the game, makes us so proud.”
Earlier, Shubman Gill performed a knock of 57 runs as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a complete of 149/9 within the allotted twenty overs.For KXIP, Mohammad Shami scalped three wickets whereas Ravi Bishnoi and Chris Jordon picked two wickets every.
“When we have Anil Kumble as a coach, it is no surprise we are playing two legspinners. He always had that in mind. He has worked really really hard on them. And not just on them, but also those who haven`t played yet. Complete team effort, and a lot of credit should go to the coaches,” Rahul mentioned.
“I am very happy. The whole team will be. We collectively decided to go out there and play positive cricket, and things can turn around. It is different persons putting their hands up at different times. Just happy that everything is coming together. Fingers crossed that we can win a few more games,” he added.
KXIP has now gained their final 5 matches within the ongoing IPL, conserving the hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive.
Kings XI Punjab will subsequent lock horns towards Rajasthan Royals on Friday, October 30 on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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