This dude is so consistent and he plays top class shots. He's the only middle order batsman to be competing for the orange cap.
He is a proper spin basher and has done his role perfectly. 606 runs in 14 matches coming from a middle order batsman. He has been deadly against every single team. An amazing player for sure.
Krunal and Jacob Bethell first stabilised the innings before the former slowly began identifying scoring pockets against the change bowlers. Whenever Mumbai Indians briefly threatened to tighten control, Krunal found a release shot without allowing the chase to unravel completely.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged the quality of the innings and the familiarity of the role Krunal had played. "I think Krunal used to play similar roles for us as well while he was in MI," Jayawardene said. "So, we know the experience that he brings into an IPL game and he showed that. For me, that was a special innings in a chase, especially for someone to bat like that through with a very good tempo."
This comeback needs to be studied. At the start of the season, CSK's bowling was criticized so much and now it's the bowlers who are winning matches for CSK. Excellent coaching by Eric Simmons and also great captaincy by gaikwad in rotating bowlers and setting the field. Whether they make it to the playoffs or not, this is truly amazing considering they were in such a bad position at the start!
This comeback needs to be studied. At the start of the season, CSK's bowling was criticized so much and now it's the bowlers who are winning matches for CSK. Excellent coaching by Eric Simmons and also great captaincy by gaikwad in rotating bowlers and setting the field. Whether they make it to the playoffs or not, this is truly amazing considering they were in such a bad position at the start!