In-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana, whose 59 helped the team drub Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs, says that he performs much better in pressure situation.
“I had said that the last time as well — when there is pressure, I seem to do better. I was happy that there was pressure, I enjoy playing under pressure,” Rana told.
Andre Russell blasted a 12-ball 41 along with Rana’s 35-ball 59 to help KKR pile up a mammoth 200/9. In reply, Delhi were out for 129 as Sunil Narine (3/18) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/32) triggered a collapse.
“It was an important game for us since we had lost the last two in a row,” said Rana who has scored 127 runs so far in four matches at an average of 31.75.
“The plan was to keep going till the very end. I was seeing the ball even in the first game, I knew I was batting well, even in the third match, unfortunately I got out in that early.”
“I always knew if the spinners come in, it’s very easy for my game. I was waiting for them, both of who turn the ball into me. Our plan was always to go till the end,” he said.
KKR next match is against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Wednesday.
