IPL 2022: I simply attempt to hit large sixes – Pat Cummins reveals batting mantra after 14-ball fifty

Pat Cummins was at his deadly finest with the bat through the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) IPL 2022 recreation in opposition to the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday on the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The right-hander equaled KL Rahul because the batter with the quickest fifty within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL) off a mere 14 balls.

After coming to bat with KKR needing 61 runs off 41 balls, Cummins threw the kitchen sink at every thing to attain an unbeaten 15-ball 56, laced with 4 fours and 6 sixes. On the again of his late onslaught, the Men in Gold and Purple chased down 162 with 4 overs remaining.

Cummins was additionally adjudged the Player of the Match for a masterful knock underneath strain in opposition to the five-time IPL champions. After KKR’s thumping five-wicket win, Venkatesh Iyer and Cummins had a pleasant chat the place they talked in regards to the knocks they performed.

Lauding Cummins for his match-winning knock, Iyer requested, “What is the secret behind this unbelievable hitting of yours?”

The 28-year-old Cummins mentioned that he would not thoughts taking part in formidable and aerial strokes if the ball is in his zone.

“I don’t know, you guys do the hard work upfront. So, when I come in, I just try to hit big sixes, try and think clearly. Between my area, I’m just gonna go for it. If it’s not my area, I’ll just try to take a single. As I said, when I’m batting at the end of the game, it’s not swinging so it’s a bit easier for me,” Cummins mentioned.

Apart from taking part in the stupendous knock, Cummins additionally acquired the 2 vital wickets of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.

Venkatesh Iyer on taking part in the anchor’s position in opposition to MI

Iyer additionally performed a vital position in KKR’s win over MI after he stayed not out on 50 off 41 balls with six fours and a six. The southpaw felt that the pitch wasn’t as straightforward for batting as Cummins made it seem like.

“Felt really good. Barring you, everyone felt the wicket was a little bit tricky to bat on. But that was some unbelievable display of hitting for me. It was very important for me to try and stay till the end, play that anchor role,” Iyer mentioned.