Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper Manvinder Bisla said their loss to Rajasthan Royals in the first leg was history and they would now look to carry forward the winning momentum when both the teams clash once again on Friday.
Published: Apr 12, 2012, 09:25 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 12, 2012, 09:25 PM (IST)
Manvinder Bisla (L) said KKR have the best team in the IPL and also the momentum © AFP
Kolkata: Apr 12, 2012
Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper Manvinder Bisla said their loss to Rajasthan Royals in the first leg was history and they would now look to carry forward the winning momentum when both the teams clash once again on Friday.
After two consecutive losses, Kolkata Knight Riders tasted their first success in IPL 5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last match and Bisla said the team was brimming with confidence.
“We have the best team in the IPL. We lost to them but we have the momentum. We have the belief to win on our ground,” he told reporters in a media interaction.
Bisla scored a crucial 46 in the last match to set the platform along with skipper Gautam Gambhir (64) but their middle order crumbled once again before managing to 165 for 8.
The poor batting display has been a problem for Knight Riders in the last three matches and Bisla hoped that their middle order batters find their rhythm soon.
“We are losing some crucial wickets. It’s happening regularly. We have the batsmen and ability to deal with this,” he said.
Bisla stood behind the stumps in place of New Zealander Brendon McCullum and the youngster said there was no extra pressure on him.
“Brendon is a superb player, a good human being. He is helping me out. I know I will get a chance sooner or later.
It’s a team management’s decision.”
He further said their sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster was helping them out immensely.
“In every meeting he makes us feel positive. Our confidence level becomes high after talking to him. His inputs are of immense help.”(PTI)
