Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik said his team ensured that the process was right as they snapped a six-match losing streak after beating Mumbai Indians and kept their playoff hopes alive.
“I know it sounds like a cliche but it’s a high pressure sport. You have to make sure everybody is in the right space. A lot of cribbing and backbiting can happen in such a situation. At the end of the day it’s just a game and you need to keep your smile.
“Credit to Hardik, it was a flat wicket and they came out all guns blazing but credit to our bowlers as well for holding onto their nerves. Russell is a special player and it’s good to see him grow. We live another day and also would like to thank the crowd for being fantastic.”
Andre Russell was named man-of-the-match for his all-round effort, scoring 80 off 40 balls and also picking up 2/25.
“Hand-eye coordination is important and I generate a lot of power from my core. You need to make sure your body is fit and strong.” said Russell, talking about his big hitting.
“We knew we needed a score of above 200 and 230 was just enough. We kept our calm under pressure and executed our plans well.”
