“We got more than expected”, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dwayne Bravo stated after Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was dismissed for twenty-four for 4 in stage one in every of their IPL match in opposition to Mumbai Indians right here on Sunday.
Gaikwad smashed an unbeaten 88, whereas the skilled Bravo, batting at quantity eight, scored 23 runs in simply 8 balls as CSK posted 156 for six after batting first.
The complete proved to be greater than sufficient as CSK beat MI by 20 runs.
“At 30 for 4, you want to make a respectable score, I thought Rutu and Bravo got us a lot more than what we expected. We thought getting close to 140, 160 was overwhelming,” Dhoni stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.
“Rayudu obtained injured, so it was tough to come back again from there however we batted correctly and ended effectively. It was sensible for a batsman to bat until the tip.”
Talking concerning the wicket, Dhoni stated, “The wicket was two-paced, a little slow to start. It’s difficult if you’re batting down, if you don’t get a chance to see what’s happening.” So, you need to work arduous.”
Dhoni additionally stated that Ambati Rayudu, who retired harm after struggling an damage whereas batting, ought to get well until the following match.
Gaikwad was declared participant of the match and he stated that it was one in every of his higher innings.
“Obviously one of my top innings so far, the pressure we were under. I had to grind it down, bat for 10-12 overs, give myself time and push for 120-130, and then gradually 140-150 was possible. It was a matter of spending time in the middle,” he stated.
“Mahi bhai, everybody within the CSK administration, as soon as they help you, they make you consider nothing however constructive issues. The preparation for the tour of Sri Lanka and coming right here helped loads.”
MI stand-in captain Kieron Pollard additionally praised Gaikwad.
“Ruturaj batted very well. In T20 cricket, if one individual bats, he can harm you. We did not finish effectively with the ball. Losing by 20 runs, you recognize, these have been additional runs that we misplaced.
He didn’t discover any fault within the pitch however blamed poor batting for the loss.
“Surface was good, there was motion within the new ball, our quick bowlers obtained fast wickets. Their batsmen tried to maintain the entire rhythm going, however we did not.”
“Even if they got 150-plus, but as a batting team we could have got it. Losing three wickets was our biggest sin. Looking at the conditions, Saurabh (Tiwari, 50 not out) batted really well,” he stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
