Kings XI Punjab came close to win against Kolkata Knight Riders last night. But they lost by seven runs. Kings XI Punjab left-arm spinner Axar Patel admits that the last over went wrong which costs the defeat. Kings XI Punjab lost three wickets in last over.
“Russell did well in the fielding and ran me out, we lost three wickets in the last over and the match got out of our hands,” Axar told. “We were satisfied with our bowling, the target was within our reach. If you don’t have wickets in hand, you feel the pressure in the end. We got off to a wrong start. It brought our downfall. But when we started building a partnership, they fielded well and the match got out of our hands,” he added.
After the match, the mood in the camp was a bit damp. “Obviously, team morale goes down when you start losing. It was a close finish but we were on a high after beating Gujarat Lions in the previous match. There’s not much of a change but you don’t enjoy the dressing room environment. We try to relax so that we can concentrate on our next match and give 100 percent.” Axar said.
Speaking on own performance Axar said, “I don’t think too far ahead and try to concentrate on my strengths as a bowler and batsman. I’m just taking one game at a time to boost my confidence. I try to focus on my strengths, try to focus on slow ball and bowl in the right areas.”