For us bowling, usually we're always aiming at something, the feet of the batsmen or the stumps. You're confident, but all you're trying to do is think of one ball at a time and what you're trying to do. Especially the fact that two guys were pretty in and they'd been hitting it pretty well for the last three overs. So that's probably a learning for me, to maybe take the conditions out of it in those sort of situations and do what you feel most confident with. As things get worse, you go back more towards what you like to bowl and what works for you. You play to the conditions and the long boundary and what you think the batter wants to do. Look, you start your over and you're pretty clear. LSG allrounder Marcus Stoinis: "Initially, feeling I probably should have bowled through the middle. All of us are equal for him and that's what I really respect about him." The best part about him is that he never judges any player or treats anyone bad. He's got that aura when he walks around the players. Also, off the field he's an outstanding person. He's got that personality where you can go and talk to him at any point of the game. He's someone who is really calm and composed even when the situation is going out of the way. I built a really good relationship with Baz. So that's the best thing that I would say that happened this year. No matter what, ups and downs, it's part and parcel of the game and there was no panic button pressed in the dressing room. The vibe has always been positive in the dressing room. ![]() He got an opportunity and he showcased that he is a quality player at this level. So a lot of learnings from there and also we got to know pretty good players like Rinku. We did a lot of chopping and changing, depending on the situation we had to make it happen because we had too many niggles and also the form was up and down. We started off pretty great and in between we lost five consecutive games. Definitely it was a volatile season for us. Even when we lost two wickets in the Powerplay, our mindset was to go for the chase as much as possible and put them under pressure. They got a decent total that was over par on this wicket I felt. ![]() So I thought there would be a little help for the spinners at the start, but once they started going, they took on the bowlers pretty well. When we came in and saw the wicket, I never thought it was going to play this way because it was dry and the grass also, it wasn't that wet. Still, he played a fantastic knock and I'm really happy for him. I was hoping that he could finish the game for us. I love the way Rinku got us to the end, but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining. The performance, the way we showed our character and attitude in this game, it was simply outstanding. KKR captain Shreyas Iyer: "I'm not feeling sad at all because that was one of the best games of cricket I've ever played to be honest. They are always looking for left-arm bowlers. I have no doubt he'd be donning the India colours soon. He knows when to use the slow one and the fast one. He has got great skill but he has used them cleverly and smartly. Mohsin has been exceptional from the time he has played. ![]() He didn't get a chance to bat but that's what you want to see. ![]() He's been struggling with some tummy issues. It was great to see how Quinny carried on and batted till the end. What we lacked in the few games were that the guys who were having good games weren't winning us games. QdK's batting really well throughout the season. I was a spectator today in the last few overs. The game keeps reminding us that you can turn it around from any stage. If those balls go for boundaries then keep coming back. Only chat during timeouts were to back the best balls. But for Stoinis to execute the plan at the end was brilliant. I can't say we held our nerves better because it was a matter of three runs. Credit to both teams for making this a brilliant game. Happy to be on the other side, good way to finish the last game of the league stage. Yes they have gone to the last over but not so close. KL Rahul, LSG captain,: There haven't been so many games that have gone to the last ball.
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