MI Not Performing at ‘That’ Level: KKR Had Coach
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is heating up, with several teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. Among the teams that are fighting for a top-four finish are Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). While both teams have had their share of ups and downs this season, KKR’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit has identified MI’s poor form as a key advantage for his team.
In a recent interview, Pandit highlighted that MI has not been playing at their usual high level this season, giving KKR an opportunity to put pressure on them. “I’m focused on how well our team played in the last game. MI haven’t been performing at that level, which gives us another advantage to put pressure on them,” he said.
Pandit’s comments come as a surprise, considering MI’s reputation as one of the most successful teams in the IPL. With five titles under their belt, MI has a strong squad and a rich history of success. However, this season has been different. Despite having a strong squad, MI has struggled to find consistency, and their recent performances have been far from impressive.
KKR, on the other hand, has had a decent season so far. They have won six out of their 11 matches, and are currently placed sixth on the points table. While they still have a lot of work to do if they want to make it to the playoffs, Pandit’s team has shown glimpses of brilliance in recent matches.
One of the key factors behind KKR’s success has been their batting. Players like Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, and Nitish Rana have all had impressive performances this season, and have been instrumental in KKR’s victories. The team’s bowling has also been impressive, with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy being two of the most successful bowlers in the league.
MI, on the other hand, has struggled with their batting this season. Apart from their skipper Rohit Sharma, none of their batsmen have been able to score consistently. The team’s bowling has also been a concern, with their pace bowlers struggling to take wickets.
Given KKR’s recent form and MI’s struggles, it’s no surprise that Pandit is focusing on his team’s performance rather than his opponents. By doing so, he is able to keep his team motivated and focused on their goals.
In an interview with Cricket.com, Pandit said, “We’ve been working hard on our game, and it’s nice to see the results. We’re not getting too ahead of ourselves, though. We know that there’s still a lot of hard work to be done if we want to make it to the playoffs.”
KKR’s next match is against MI, and it’s a crucial encounter for both teams. MI will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses and get their season back on track, while KKR will be looking to build on their recent victories and move up the points table.
Regardless of the outcome of this match, one thing is clear – both teams have a lot of work to do if they want to make it to the playoffs. MI will need to find a way to get their batting and bowling in order, while KKR will need to continue to perform at a high level and build on their recent successes.
For now, it’s advantage KKR, and Pandit’s team will be looking to take full advantage of MI’s poor form. With the IPL reaching its business end, every match is crucial, and both teams will need to give it their all if they want to make it to the playoffs.
