Kolkata Knight Riders have been pretty consistent this season, losing only three matches so far. Their skipper Shreyas Iyer has been consistent too, but at losing tosses. Shreyas has now lost six straight tosses. Shreyas wouldn’t be grumbling, though, as KKR had risen to the top of the standings after defeating KL Rahul’s LSG by 98 runs on Sunday, May 5, at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. The KKR skipper after the match explained that the his teammates have been asking questions about his toss prowess, albeit jokingly.
Shreyas losing tosses and winning games
When it comes to making the playoffs, the Knights are already in the driver’s seat with 16 points and a net run rate of +1.453. Following the game, Shreyas revealed something amusing in the locker room about him losing tosses.
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“The last 6 matches in the dressing room there has been havoc, teammates are coming in and asking skip what’s happening, we are losing tosses, but we are winning games that’s what matters,” Shreyas said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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Iyer also heaped praises on KKR openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, and lauded the duo for providing the team with a momentum in most games.
“They have been splendid for us, the way they are playing their shots is pure bliss. They are setting us up and giving is momentum and no matter what the situation is, we are playing with a positive mindset,” Shreyas said.
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