After Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) impressive victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match, KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer shed light on the true nature of the pitch at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match saw KKR’s Sunil Narine shine with an all-round performance, contributing significantly to his team’s seven-wicket win over RCB.
Venkatesh Iyer, who also played a crucial role in KKR’s victory with a half-century, mentioned that the pitch had varying characteristics throughout the game. He noted that during the first innings, the pitch was two-paced and had double bounce, making it challenging to hit boundaries. However, he highlighted that the pitch improved in the second innings, becoming better for batting.
In his post-match comments, Iyer credited Sunil Narine for alleviating pressure from the batters with his explosive performance in the powerplay. He expressed optimism about his back injury, stating that he would know more after a scan.
During the match, RCB’s Virat Kohli faced criticism for his slow knock despite scoring 83 off 59 balls. Iyer’s insights into the pitch conditions provide context to the challenges faced by batters in the initial phase of the game.
KKR’s win, led by Narine’s impactful performance and supported by contributions from Iyer and other players, positioned them at second place in the points table with two wins in two games. RCB, on the other hand, is placed sixth with one win and two losses, accumulating two points in the tournament so far.
Sunil Narine’s standout performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award on his 500th match, showcasing KKR’s strong start in the IPL season.