Skipper Morgan hails Iyer and KKR’s bowlers
Updated On: 25 September, 2021 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Iyer, 26, who was playing only his second IPL game, smashed three sixes and four fours, helping the team to victory with 29 balls to spare. England’s T20I skipper Morgan (7), who failed again (he has scored just 99 runs in his last eight IPL innings), appreciated Iyer’s fearless approach
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Eoin Morgan lavished praise on young opener Venkatesh Iyer, who scored a 30-ball 53 in the team’s seven-wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
In reply to MI’s 155-6, KKR’s opening pair of Shubman Gill (13) and Iyer reached a quickfire 40-run opening stand in the first three overs of the Powerplay. Even after Gill’s departure Iyer showcased the same intent, putting on an 88-run stand with one-drop Rahul Tripathi (74 not out, 8x4, 3x6).
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