CSK vs PBKS: It is difficult for the bowlers at this time CSK coach Stephen Fleming | cricket news
“Not really. The boys have done well. You have to admit (Tushar) Deshpande, Akash Singh… they are leading the attack, a tough ask. On a wicket that’s getting better with a bit of dew It was “always going to be tough,” Fleming said at the post-match press conference.
Fleming admitted that Punjab Kings have a lot of big hitters and it has become important to take wickets and maintain composure.
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Fleming said, “You can take a lot of things for granted. But you have to be realistic. Really good batting, some powerful batting from their batsmen. It’s a high-pressure game and tough for the bowlers at the moment.”
Deshpande bowled the 16th over of Punjab’s chase in which he conceded 24 runs which proved crucial in the final analysis. Punjab got the required three runs on the last ball.
The CSK coach said that 200 was a competitive total but CSK could have scored more.
“We could have got a few more. The last four overs weren’t as productive as we wanted. Anytime you cross 200, we were well and truly in the game, the impact player has boosted the totals a bit Still a very competitive score,” he said.
On fellow New Zealander Devon Conway, who has been in impressive form and scored an unbeaten 92 on Sunday, Fleming said, “Yeah, impressive. And he looks great the second time around.”
“He’s just a player who finds a way. He’s got a game, he’s got a good strike rate, we’re really happy with Devon’s contribution. Definitely the rock of the innings, we can bat around him. “
Fleming praised Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma, who played a key role in his team’s victory, saying, “Jitesh has been very impressive. He is a very good striker of the ball.
“Playing good strokes during an innings…is very difficult for bowlers. The new rule is good for batsmen but is making it difficult for bowlers,” he said.
