The experienced striker Karun Nair had his luckest at the Indian Premier League (IPL) after three years and he had to count like an “ impact player ” with a destructive 40-ball 89. Nair was in place for the Jasprit Bumrah challenge and hit him for 26 points of nine balls. During the match, he also had an altercation with Bumrah when he came across the launcher. Despite its first half-century IPL in seven years, DC lost against the Indians of Mumbai (Mi) of 12 points. After the match, Nair opened its doors against Bumrah.
“Obviously, I was confident, and I played; I was in the flow, and I did not want to stop the flow, so it was a question of choosing the right balls and playing in the areas I wanted to play, and he is the best player of bowler at the moment in the world cricket, so I had to be very vigilant about where he will play, but again, I just supported the areas I wanted to mark, Nair.
Nair to be “mentally” ready
Nair, who crosses a purple patch through formats, said that he was mentally ready to capitalize on the opportunity when he replaced a FAF from Plessis injured in the side.
“Look, obviously, we lost an important player in the FAF, and we have always known that we were some of us who were sitting outside who are drummers who should be and should be ready at any time. So, mentally, I was ready and I can’t wait to expand every time.
Nair Streets lacks partnerships
NAIR RUED DC losing counters at regular intervals because it was not easy for the new striker to go after the bowling of the first. From 135/2 in the 12th, they were overthrown for 193 in 19 Overs. He also credited the mi quisors for putting them under pressure
“Obviously, it was easier for the set of set to play than for the new drummer. It was therefore very important for a defined striker to continue. We lost counters at regular intervals, so it was difficult for us at the end. But that said that, they (Mi) also have Bowlé and put us under pressure,” said Nair.
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“We were unable to sink the partnerships, which is important in T20. But that happens because we are all trying to score races quickly, and as I have already said, it is an apprenticeship, and we have to move this in the next games and maintain the winning momentum that we have,” he added.
The side led by Axar Patel slipped to the second position while their net execution rate (NRR) took a hit. They will face the Royals Rajasthan (RR) on April 16 at home.