NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a nail-biting victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, with SRH head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledging the crucial role played by KKR’s Ramandeep Singh in setting the stage for Andre Russell‘s explosive innings.
“Ramandeep’s innings set up the platform for Russell,” Vettori remarked in the post-match analysis, highlighting Singh’s aggressive batting as the catalyst for KKR’s late onslaught.
Singh’s cameo, which saw him smashing four sixes and a boundary, proved instrumental in providing momentum to the KKR innings.
Vettori further elaborated on the challenge posed by Russell’s power-hitting prowess, stating, “His power is second to none.”
The SRH coach emphasized the difficulty in containing Russell on a batting-friendly surface like Eden Gardens, noting the imperative for flawless execution from the bowling side.
Reflecting on the match dynamics, Vettori acknowledged the pressure exerted by Singh’s attacking innings, stating, “The shots he played were fantastic and put the pressure back on us.” Despite the defeat, Vettori remained optimistic about SRH’s prospects, particularly praising Heinrich Klaasen‘s aggressive batting display, which kept SRH in contention till the final moments.
Looking ahead, KKR is scheduled to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in an away match on March 29, while SRH will take on Mumbai Indians at home on March 27. With both teams aiming to build on their performances, the upcoming fixtures promise to deliver more exciting cricketing action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
(With inputs from PTI)
“Ramandeep’s innings set up the platform for Russell,” Vettori remarked in the post-match analysis, highlighting Singh’s aggressive batting as the catalyst for KKR’s late onslaught.
Singh’s cameo, which saw him smashing four sixes and a boundary, proved instrumental in providing momentum to the KKR innings.
Vettori further elaborated on the challenge posed by Russell’s power-hitting prowess, stating, “His power is second to none.”
The SRH coach emphasized the difficulty in containing Russell on a batting-friendly surface like Eden Gardens, noting the imperative for flawless execution from the bowling side.
Reflecting on the match dynamics, Vettori acknowledged the pressure exerted by Singh’s attacking innings, stating, “The shots he played were fantastic and put the pressure back on us.” Despite the defeat, Vettori remained optimistic about SRH’s prospects, particularly praising Heinrich Klaasen‘s aggressive batting display, which kept SRH in contention till the final moments.
Looking ahead, KKR is scheduled to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in an away match on March 29, while SRH will take on Mumbai Indians at home on March 27. With both teams aiming to build on their performances, the upcoming fixtures promise to deliver more exciting cricketing action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
(With inputs from PTI)
