New Delhi, Could 15 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ought to have gained the sport in opposition to the Mumbai Indians (MI), they usually have let a profitable place slip away as they misplaced the match after scoring 200 runs within the first innings.
Punjab Kings had recovered brilliantly within the ultimate overs after a middle-overs collapse, with Azmatullah Omarzai producing a late assault to push the overall to 200. Omarzai smashed 38 off simply 17 balls, whereas opener Prabhsimran Singh earlier scored 57 off 32 deliveries.
Nonetheless, the Mumbai Indians chased down the goal with one ball to spare, due to an unbeaten 75 from Tilak Varma and an aggressive begin from Ryan Rickelton.
Reflecting on the end result, Gavaskar stated PBKS have been in a robust place after their late batting surge.
“This was a sport Punjab Kings ought to have gained after scoring 53 runs within the final three overs to get previous 200. At that stage, that they had the momentum and appeared in management,” Gavaskar advised Jio Hotstar. “Shreyas Iyer’s failure additionally damage as a result of when he scores, Punjab often will get one other 20-30 runs, which might have made the distinction,” Gavaskar defined.
The cricket legend additionally questioned a few of Punjab’s bowling choices, particularly using Xavier Bartlett, who went wicketless and proved costly. The Australian pacer gave away 53 runs in 3.5 overs.
“Bartlett has been costly, and I used to be shocked he wasn’t given the brand new ball on a useful pitch,” he stated.
Gavaskar reserved particular reward for Omarzai, who contributed with each bat and ball throughout the match, and urged Punjab ought to proceed backing the Afghan all-rounder within the remaining video games.
“Azmatullah Omarzai was excellent with each bat and ball, and maybe Punjab ought to proceed backing him whereas additionally contemplating Marcus Stoinis for added batting depth,” he added.
In the meantime, with the fifth consecutive loss, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are current at fourth place within the factors desk with 13 factors in 12 matches. They may subsequent face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday.
–IANS
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