MI vs KKR: I Want To Play For The Team - Venkatesh Iyer After His Scintillating Century Against Mumbai Indians
Published - 16 Apr 2023, 08:13 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Venkatesh Iyer opened up about his innings in the 22nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 against Mumbai Indians (MI). He said that he wants to play for the team and is focused on the present.
Venkatesh Iyer was the wrecker-in-chief for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their innings against Mumbai Indians. The batter played a sensational knock and helped his side post a total of 185 runs on the board at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Despite the wickets falling at the other end, Venkatesh Iyer kept smashing the bowlers and made sure that his side doesn’t lose momentum. He kept smashing boundaries at regular intervals and put his side in the commanding position.
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Venkatesh Iyer scored his maiden century in the IPL and second for KKR since 2008 in 51. He ended with a knock of 104 runs and smashed 6 fours and 9 sixes in his innings and batted with a strike rate of 203.93. The second highest score in the innings by 23*, which speaks volumes about his innings.
Venkatesh Iyer said that getting a hundred in Mumbai is special for him. He said that he focuses on one ball at a time. Speaking at the mid-innings presentation, he said:
“Feels great, coming to Mumbai and playing a game is always special. Getting a hundred is even more special. I think the boys will defend this total. I want to play for the team, I am not going to think about the 16th over when I am in the 6th over, just try to focus on the present moment, don’t want to think far too ahead.”
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Venkatesh Iyer also talked about the conditions, saying that cutters and slower balls were gripping and they will look to exploit those. He elaborated further:
“The cutters and slower balls are gripping, so we will look to exploit the conditions. Wickets will be key, if we get early wickets in the powerplay, we can put pressure on their middle order.
“I just go out there and do what has been told to me. Abhishek Nayar has been working with me, improving me not only as a player, but also personality-wise.”
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) so far have won two out of their four games and are placed fifth on the points table.
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