A seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab ensured Rajasthan Royals maintained their new-found momentum in the ongoing Indian Premier League ...
A seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab ensured Rajasthan Royals maintained their new-found momentum in the ongoing Indian Premier League and Ben Stokes said that having little to lose has spurred the team.
RR had beaten defending champions and this edition’s in-from team, Mumbai Indians by eight wickets before this to stay in the hunt.
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Stokes, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round show, said he came into the game with the same mentality as he did against Mumbai Indians. He smashed a breezy 50 and also claimed two wickets.
“I think when you are in a position like we are, you have nothing to lose. We are still hanging in. That is pleasing. The sixes are always pleasing. I went in the same mentality like I did against MI. Wanted to go hard with the new ball,” Stokes said.
“We had a decent break from the last game. We normally have a quick turnaround. I cut down on the bowling part in the break to remain fresh.”
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