PBKS vs MI: KL Rahul and Chris Gayle played the situation not their natural game, says Pragyan Ojha

KL Rahul and Chris Gayle's match-winning second-wicket partnership helped Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets and end their 3-match losing streak in the IPL 2021 on Friday.

Former India cricketer Pragyan Ojha heaped praise on Punjab Kings batsmen KL Rahul and Chris Gayle for the way they held back on their natural game to play matured knocks for the team's cause in Match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday night. Rahul and Gayle anchored Punjab's run chase as they gunned down the target of 132 in just 17.4 overs on a difficult pitch in Chennai to end their 3-match losing streak this season. The win also helped PBKS rise up to the 5th position on the table with 4 points from 4 games. Rahul and Gayle both had to hold back on their natural attacking games and adapt to a more cautious approach during their unbroken 71-run partnership for the second wicket on a surface which was assisting spinners.