Cricket has turned to baseball isn't it: Curran
Punjab Kings chased down 261 posted by Kolkata Knight Riders in 18.4 overs, and with 8 wickets in hand.
Saif AL Imam ShotaEditor
Posted - 2024-04-27T00:54:44+06:00
Updated - 2024-04-27T00:54:44+06:00
Sam Curran, the stand in Punjab Kings captain spoke after an amazing victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Curran said, "Very pleasing. Most importantly the win, cricket has turned to baseball isn't it? We're delighted with the two points. We had a tough few weeks as a team. Forget about the scores, we deserved this victory."
When asked about the massive totals posted, Curran said," Loads of different things, guys can hit balls for long periods of time, the coaches, training, the dew, dot balls become wide after reviews and you get the extra ball. Stats are going of the window. For us, it's all about the small moments. With the ball also we hung in there."
Regarding Bairstow, who scored an unbeaten century, Curran said, "Really pleased for Jonny, he's been on tour for a long time and was eager to score. Shashank, wow, he was promoted to No. 4 and he's been our find of the season. We've to enjoy the small wins, although this was a big win coming to Kolkata.
Punjab Kings chased down 261 posted by Kolkata Knight Riders in 18.4 overs, and with 8 wickets in hand. This victory took Punjab to the 8th place in the points table, leaping Mumbai Indians.
Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 | | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 8 | | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 | | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 | | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
