Punjab restricted Mumbai to 201/6 after placing 214/8 on the board beneath the stand-in captain Sam CurranThe England all-rounder, who was adjudged ‘Participant of the Match’, scored 55 runs in 29 balls. He mentioned that the bowlers received the match for Punjab.
“Particular win. Wonderful floor, performed a whole lot of video games with completely different sides. Sensible to get the win. Do not suppose I ought to get the award, the way in which our quick bowlers completed the match. Arshdeep and Nathan (Ellis) have been unbelievable And the spinners bowled effectively,” Curran mentioned throughout the post-match presentation ceremony.
Curran was effectively supported by Harpreet Singh (41 off 28) to take Punjab to a commanding whole. The skipper mentioned he waited for the fitting time to blow up as he felt he had achieved so too early in earlier matches.
“Once I went in to bat, I knew I needed to give myself an opportunity. In earlier video games, I considered going large early and mirrored on that. However we’ve a protracted (batting) line-up. – Up and we noticed a bang from Jitesh and we all know he has it in him.
The 24-year-old England all-rounder, who’s main the crew within the absence of injured common captain Shikhar Dhawan, mentioned it was a “nice expertise” for him.
“Nice expertise. The coach and the native guys are serving to me. (Coach Trevor) Bayliss, Haddin and Co. have created a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. We have received a number of early video games, in order that helps,” Curran mentioned.
(with company inputs)