IPL-17: PBKS vs CSK | We were 15-20 runs short but did not bowl any loose balls, says Ravindra Jadeja
The Hindu
Ravindra Jadeja leads Chennai Super Kings to a 28-run victory over Punjab Kings with disciplined bowling in IPL.
Chennai Super Kings' all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja admitted that they fell short by 15-20 runs but lauded their disciplined bowling show in securing a convincing 28-run over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Dharamsala on May 5.
Defending 167 for nine, the five-time champions restricted Punjab Kings to 139/9 with Jadeja claiming a match-winning 3/20, while Tushar Deshpande (2/35) and impact sub Simarjeet Singh (2/16) also featured among wickets.
Mitchell Santner, who was playing his first match of the season, was also brilliant during his tidy 1/10 from three overs.
"We thought we were 15-20 runs short but we did not bowl loose balls in the power play and in the middle overs," Jadeja said at the post-match presentation.
"The fast bowlers bowled well in the power play. Tushar got two important wickets and then Mitch and me did the job in the middle overs."
Jadeja struck a crucial 26-ball 43 and the knock came at a time when PBKS were chipping away with regular wickets.
Jadeja said it was tricky batting in the middle overs.