Wasim Jaffer says “We never make it easy for ourselves” after winning over KKR in IPL 2021. Wasim Jaffer of Punjab Kings was relieved. Also, his side pulled off a tense win against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai. Jaffer opened up on the victory in a video uploaded by Punjab Kings’ official Twitter. Punjab Kings were facing a potential loss from a winning position. Once the middle-order granulate after a strong start. Things endure tense even as Punjab needed only five runs off the final over. But Khan smashed a six off the third ball to gun down 166 with five wickets to spare.
Punjab Kings posted on Twitter
Wasim Jaffer was satisfied after they won over the KKR. In any case, he surrenders that Punjab has made a habit of giving apprehensive minutes.
“It was very tense as usual. We never make it easy for ourselves, so similar, but glad we came out on the right side of the game. So, very happy we pulled this one off,” Wasim Jaffer said.
Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul
Lastly, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul set the platform for the run-chase with a 70-run stand. Rahul earned the man of the match award and scored 67 off 55 deliveries. Also, his run-tally rose to 489 in IPL 2021, earning him the orange cap. Wasim shower Khan for his important cameo of 22 from nine balls. Moreover, proved the contrast within the end. He was happy to see his difficult work rewarded and trusts the franchise wins their last two matches.
“He is an exciting talent and he performed against Shahrukh’s team, which is a very unique thing. But I’m happy for him. He worked really hard coming into this game. But really happy that we went over the line finally, so hopefully fingers crossed for the next two games,” Wasim Jaffer said.
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