http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DR-Smith-c1401 happy with batting performance – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Smith-c90598, expressed his satisfaction after a playing match winning knock against defending Indian Premier League Champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the ongoing sixth edition last night.
With both teams struggling for consistency, the match held greater significance for the high-profile Indian Premier League outfits. Having opted to bat first, KKR managed a competitive 159 on the board, courtesy strong contributions from the top and middle
order.
Smith was again favored over http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 as the preferred opener and the Windies overseas batsman did not disappoint, playing a more than useful knock of 62 off 45 balls to help his side win the match by 5 wickets.
His brilliance helped the side overcome the loss of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdullah-c41657.
He eventually departed in the 11th over but his good work was carried forward by acting captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754, both of whom added an important 50-run partnership. The final touches were then provided by Harbhajan
Singh, who smashed a six in the last over to give his side crucial two points.
With the Indians struggling for consistency at the top of the order, Smith’s timely knock will provide encouragement to the whole dressing room.
"My message to myself was to go there, get in and do what I want; I knew they won't be able to stop me that easily," Smith told the IPL site after the match. "I am the kind of guy who believes in doing what I know best. Today I just thought I had to give
my team a good start, and I did it."
"I did not target any bowler. My plan was to get as much as possible from any bowler bowling to me, apart from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869, because he was the one who was taking the wickets for them. "
Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a similar result when they entertain high flying Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 27th.
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