Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was left disappointed with his own performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) despite reclaiming the purple cap and his team, Rajasthan Royals (RR), winning the 63rd match of the ongoing IPL 2022 by 24 runs on Sunday, May 15.
The in-form spinner managed only one wicket while conceding 42 runs in his four overs and that’s something that hasn’t pleased him, despite his 24 wickets in 13 matches so far in the IPL 2022.
However, it didn’t cost RR much, as they won the game easily and moved one step closer to making it to the top four.
Chahal said in a post-match presentation: “We needed that win. For us to finish in the top two, we had to win this match. I was a little bit disappointed with myself but I'll definitely come back in the next game. When Hooda was batting so well, the leg-side was shorter, I didn't want to take any risk. I tried to bowl a couple of flighted balls, and he tried to hit sixes, so I didn't want to give any extra runs. That's why I tried to bowl a little bit quicker tonight.”
He added, “(On his performance this season) When you contribute to the team, you're always happy with that. Everyone is doing well, it's not like not only two people are performing. In every match, you can see 2-3 match-winners. (On Wanindu Hasaranga) Whatever he's doing, I am happy for him because he's like a brother to me. If he takes wickets, if Kuldeep takes wickets, I am happy with that.”
Notably, the LSG suffered two consecutive defeats for the first time in IPL 2022 and they are currently at third position in the points table with 16 points, while RR is at the second spot with 16 points.
(With ANI Inputs)
