Liam Livingstone confirmed why Punjab Kings splurged $1.52 million to safe his providers with a stunning all-round show in Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) victory towards holders Chennai Super Kings.
England spin-bowling power-hitter Livingstone, the IPL’s most costly abroad participant this season, smashed a 32-ball 60 after which claimed 2-25 to assist Punjab to their second victory in three matches.
“The first two games didn’t go my way so it’s nice to contribute to a win,” the 28-year-old, who bowls each off-breaks and leg-breaks, mentioned after gathering the player-of-the-match award.
Livingstone walked in when Punjab had been 14-2 within the second over and he counter-attacked straightaway, smashing 5 sixes and as many boundaries in his blistering knock.
“All our conversations have been to try and be as exciting as we can and as aggressive as we can…” he mentioned of his batting strategy.
“I’ve been swinging hard enough and it’s nice get a couple out of the middle today.”
It was a welcome return to kind for Livingstone, who scored 19 towards Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders and went wicketless in each video games.
“Things haven’t fairly gone my means within the first two video games. I struggled a little bit bit with Rajasthan final 12 months as nicely.
“It’s good to have a efficiency like this. Hopefully, it will give me some confidence going ahead.”
Punjab captain Mayank Agarwal mentioned he simply let Livingstone do his factor.
“I mentioned nothing to him. Everyone simply holds their breath when he is batting. The photographs he hits are simply improbable,” Agarwal mentioned.
Livingstone, nonetheless, mentioned he was not the most important hitter within the Punjab camp.
“I bat in the nets with Odeon Smith. He’s got me covered by a long way, trust me,” he mentioned referring to the Jamaican all-rounder.
“I’m sure he’ll get going at some point in the tournament.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
