Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli said on Monday (September 28) that he was left speechless after his team’s thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians in the second Super Over of the 2020 Indian Premier League. in 10 games.
Chasing a 202-run goal, IM Kireon Pollard (60 *) and Ishan Kishan (99) went wild after the 16 and evened the score to take the match to the Super Over.
In Super Over, Pollard and Hardik Pandya managed to score just 7 runs for the Mumbai Indians. Kohli came out at bat with AB de Villiers to chase the target and managed to win the match for RCB with a limit.
“I have no words because it was a roller coaster. We hit very well to pass 200 and the start with the ball was also outstanding. They played well in the middle, patiently, waiting for the spray to come in.” I hope we didn’t think we did the job [at 90 off 5 overs]”Kohli said at the post-match conference.
“[Super Over] I thought about, Jasprit is going bowling and will use the longest limit. I thought who were the best to come back two by two and it was AB and me. It was a good game with Jasprit being the best bowler they have. We feel like he’s in the game, we’re in the game, and that’s what people love, “he added.
Kohli, 31, said close matches can be exciting for fans, but the captains involved in this exciting encounter don’t feel the same. “But not for the captains involved. We will take lessons and close the games better in the future. I think the changes we made, getting Washy into the power game were worth it. I think Isuru did well too. Gurkeerat didn’t. did”. “I have a bat, but we had the right balance,” Kohli said.
Kohli also praised RCB pacemaker Navdeep Saini, who played superbly in the Super Over.
“Zampa did well too, apart from the last time he finished. Super determined overcoming of Saini aganst Hardik and Pollard. I think the long limit gave him confidence. [2 in 3] A little different from the past, right? I need to fill those gaps in those performances and keep racking up those points, “Kohli added.
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