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SRH vs PBKS: Liam Livingstone glad after proving critics flawed – I’m nonetheless studying and growing

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Liam Livingstone scored an unbeaten 22-ball 49 and helped the Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5 wickets on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Liam Livingstone of PBKS. Courtesy: PTI

HIGHLIGHTSLivingstone scored an unbeaten 49 towards SRHLivingstone picked up 6 wickets in IPL 2022Livingstone talked about always enhancing

Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) batter Liam Livingstone stated that he prefers his sport to do all of the speaking and answering his critics. On Sunday, May 22, the right-hander smashed his strategy to an unbeaten 22-ball knock of 49 with the assistance of two fours and as many as 5 sixes. On the again of his knock, PBKS defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5 wickets on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Livingstone was additionally wonderful with the ball, as he conceded 25 runs in his four-over quota, though he failed to select up a wicket. The Englishman stated that he targets his bowlers with a variety of thought and likewise talked about a few of his shortcomings.

“It was nice. I felt like I was hitting the ball well throughout the tournament. The way we played today was perfect – attacking as well as being smart. It’s been a long two and a half months, it would be good to be away. I am a big believer in matchups and I knew Umran and Washy were my matchups. Tried to play left-handers well. I don’t think I have ever hit a left-arm spinner over extra covers,” Livingstone stated.

GAINING EXPERIENCE

The victory meant that PBKS completed sixth within the factors desk with 14 factors and a web run fee of +0.126. He additionally talked about enhancing with time and taking challenges head-on. Livingstone picked up six wickets from 12 innings at an financial system fee of 8.78.

“We needed just over a run a ball, so didn’t need to go all guns blazing. Need to work out the game and decide how hard to go. It’s nice to prove a few people wrong. Had a few comments after last year’s IPL. I am still learning and developing,” he said.

“It’s about gaining the experience and be a better player. Bowling does not come naturally to me. I enjoy the challenge and would have liked to bowl more in the tournament. But the way you want to play T20 is to affect each of the three aspects,” Livingstone added.