Elated after opening their IPL campaign on a winning note, Yuvraj Singh, skipper of the new franchise Pune Warriors, lauded his bowlers for setting the platform for the comprehensive victory over Kings XI Punjab.
Chasing a modest 113 for victory, Pune overwhelmed the target in 13.1 overs to start their IPL campaign on a resounding note.
It was the bowlers who did the job for Pune by picking up wickets at regular intervals. Shrikant Wagh was their star with the ball, picking up 3/16 while Alfonso Thomas scalped a couple of wickets.
"Nice to get a first win. Our bowlers picked up early wickets and set the momentum. It was a good toss to lose and we bowled wicket to wicket according to our plans. Happy that we got the results," said Yuvraj, after the match.
"First two years when I was captain of Kings, I took too much pressure and got distracted on the field," he added.
He also praised Mithun Manhas who, coming in to bat at number three, scored a 32-ball 35 in Pune's run-chase.
"Mithun, I always back him, unfortunate that he has not played for India, but he did well for us today," Yuvraj said.
Man-of-the-match for his excellent spell, Shrikhant Wagh admitted that he felt the pressure in his debut IPL match.
"I have been working hard but I was a bit nervous. DY Patil is good place to bowl on. There is good bounce in the wicket, (Along with) Alfonso and Parnell, we bowled as a unit," he said.
Elated after opening their IPL campaign on a winning note, Yuvraj Singh, skipper of the new franchise Pune Warriors, lauded his bowlers for setting the platform for the comprehensive victory over Kings XI Punjab.Chasing a modest 113 for victory, Pune overwhelmed the target in 13.1 overs to start their IPL campaign on a resounding note.
It was the bowlers who did the job for Pune by picking up wickets at regular intervals. Shrikant Wagh was their star with the ball, picking up 3/16 while Alfonso Thomas scalped a couple of wickets.
"Nice to get a first win. Our bowlers picked up early wickets and set the momentum. It was a good toss to lose and we bowled wicket to wicket according to our plans. Happy that we got the results," said Yuvraj, after the match.
"First two years when I was captain of Kings, I took too much pressure and got distracted on the field," he added.
He also praised Mithun Manhas who, coming in to bat at number three, scored a 32-ball 35 in Pune's run-chase.
"Mithun, I always back him, unfortunate that he has not played for India, but he did well for us today," Yuvraj said.
Man-of-the-match for his excellent spell, Shrikhant Wagh admitted that he felt the pressure in his debut IPL match.
"I have been working hard but I was a bit nervous. DY Patil is good place to bowl on. There is good bounce in the wicket, (Along with) Alfonso and Parnell, we bowled as a unit," he said.
© Cricbuzz (with inputs from agencies)
