200/5 (20.0)
CR : 10.00
254/7 (20.0)
CR : 12.70
Punjab Kings won by 54 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Priyansh Arya
93(37)
Vyshak Vijaykumar (PBKS): "[Does he have premeditated plans?] Obviously, there is a lot of planning. The video analyst and coaches have been doing a lot of planning. Credit goes to them for backing me. Last couple of games didn't go my way, so I think they have backed me really well. I think Prince bowled really well on this wicket. I just thought I will back my yorkers and bowl slower ones and do the same thing.
[On bowling approach of PBKS] Yeah, I think the way our batters play. It was something to watchout for. Feels like every ball will go for a six. So, they planned a lot. Credit goes to the video analyst. He told be length balls are not a good option on this wicket so that's why I went for yorkers. They have been working a lot behind the nets as well.
[What has changed from last season for him] I think approach remains the same. Whatever given situation, I want to do my best for the team. I just want to win the match for my team whether I get to bowl one or four overs.
[On having just 5 bowling options] Not really, the last two games. When we didn't do well, Shashank came in. We would like to continue this form and carry it on and win the final.
[On bowling approach of PBKS] Yeah, I think the way our batters play. It was something to watchout for. Feels like every ball will go for a six. So, they planned a lot. Credit goes to the video analyst. He told be length balls are not a good option on this wicket so that's why I went for yorkers. They have been working a lot behind the nets as well.
[What has changed from last season for him] I think approach remains the same. Whatever given situation, I want to do my best for the team. I just want to win the match for my team whether I get to bowl one or four overs.
[On having just 5 bowling options] Not really, the last two games. When we didn't do well, Shashank came in. We would like to continue this form and carry it on and win the final.
11:36 PM IST, Local Time: Time for the post match presentations!
Super Striker of the Match: Priyansh Arya (251.35)
Most Sixes of the Match: Priyansh Arya (9 Sixes)
Most Fours of the Match: Cooper Connolly (8 Fours)
Most Dots in the Match: Prince Yadav (10 Dots)
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): "(On that partnership between Arya and Connolly) Well, it was exceptional to see. Some of the shots I saw from them were just jaw dropping honestly speaking. Hitting fast bowlers off the back foot straight down the ground needs a lot of courage. Things can slip a bit but the way they built that partnership, especially in the middle overs was just sensational.
(Have they tried to become a six hitting team?) I was just talking with Cooper and Priyansh about that. I told them, let us compete in this IPL who hits most sixes and they are up for it. The prize is going to be my bat. So, it doesn't make sense. So, at the end of the day, if they keep performing and I keep performing, I am happy.
(On having two talented youngsters in the team) I personally feel that, when you just let them be and allow them to go out there and express themselves, that's when they do well. There is no such mantra for us. I think they have got their patterns set and every individual in the team follow their routines and they keep delivering. So, I don't have to tell much. We talk before the game. Ricky chips in a few words, I add a few too. The boys come and they delivery in the middle.
(On the bowling unit in the middle phase of the innings) I think majority of our bowlers in the team are international level. They have done fantastic jobs for their respective teams internationally. They have got immense experience. We discuss things before the game. We make certain plans before each game and it's all about executing. They have been bowling brilliantly throughout the season. I just want them to stay focused and not get complacent for the remainder of the season.
(On making this venue their fortress) Yes absolutely. Whenever we come here and see the wicket, it gives us immense pleasure that we are part of this team. Also last year we had to brainstorm about how to go about our business in this season. We wanted to build our wicket which supports our batters as well as our bowlers."
(Have they tried to become a six hitting team?) I was just talking with Cooper and Priyansh about that. I told them, let us compete in this IPL who hits most sixes and they are up for it. The prize is going to be my bat. So, it doesn't make sense. So, at the end of the day, if they keep performing and I keep performing, I am happy.
(On having two talented youngsters in the team) I personally feel that, when you just let them be and allow them to go out there and express themselves, that's when they do well. There is no such mantra for us. I think they have got their patterns set and every individual in the team follow their routines and they keep delivering. So, I don't have to tell much. We talk before the game. Ricky chips in a few words, I add a few too. The boys come and they delivery in the middle.
(On the bowling unit in the middle phase of the innings) I think majority of our bowlers in the team are international level. They have done fantastic jobs for their respective teams internationally. They have got immense experience. We discuss things before the game. We make certain plans before each game and it's all about executing. They have been bowling brilliantly throughout the season. I just want them to stay focused and not get complacent for the remainder of the season.
(On making this venue their fortress) Yes absolutely. Whenever we come here and see the wicket, it gives us immense pleasure that we are part of this team. Also last year we had to brainstorm about how to go about our business in this season. We wanted to build our wicket which supports our batters as well as our bowlers."
Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya (POTM): "[What was more fascinating in tonight's innings?] Tonight, you know, I continued batting more overs beyond the powerplay and got runs, contributing to the team. That gave me a lot of satisfaction.
[On his six-hitting training] See, I don't practice six-hitting. I just try to time the ball as well as possible in the practice session. That is more profitable for me when I come out to bat.
[On his fitness routine] Yes, I have worked a bit on my fitness. Anand sir (Anand Date) and Birla bhaiya have been working hard in our training for the last 4-5 months. Whatever schedule they prepare and send me, I am following it. It has benefited me a lot.
[On his partnership with Cooper Connolly and not speaking much with each other] I personally think the more we talk while batting with each other, the more thoughts you would get into the mind. I feel it’s better if we don’t talk too much, then we can play with a clearer mind.
[On his favourite shot tonight] The one I slashed over point for six runs."
[On his six-hitting training] See, I don't practice six-hitting. I just try to time the ball as well as possible in the practice session. That is more profitable for me when I come out to bat.
[On his fitness routine] Yes, I have worked a bit on my fitness. Anand sir (Anand Date) and Birla bhaiya have been working hard in our training for the last 4-5 months. Whatever schedule they prepare and send me, I am following it. It has benefited me a lot.
[On his partnership with Cooper Connolly and not speaking much with each other] I personally think the more we talk while batting with each other, the more thoughts you would get into the mind. I feel it’s better if we don’t talk too much, then we can play with a clearer mind.
[On his favourite shot tonight] The one I slashed over point for six runs."
The table-toppers PBKS continue their unbeaten run with yet another commanding performance, comfortably getting the better of LSG. The Super Giants, meanwhile, have plenty to sort out — constant shuffling in the batting order hasn’t helped their cause, much like KKR in the tournament.
Speaking of KKR, they finally opened their account with a win at the Eden Gardens in the afternoon clash against Rajasthan Royals. That victory lifts them to 9th on the points table, pushing Mumbai Indians to the bottom, who take on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium tomorrow.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ninaad Dixit, Ajay Pal Singh and AkshayaKrishna Polya who, along with scorers/analysts Paras Yadav & Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋
Speaking of KKR, they finally opened their account with a win at the Eden Gardens in the afternoon clash against Rajasthan Royals. That victory lifts them to 9th on the points table, pushing Mumbai Indians to the bottom, who take on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium tomorrow.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ninaad Dixit, Ajay Pal Singh and AkshayaKrishna Polya who, along with scorers/analysts Paras Yadav & Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE👋