IPL5: Sangakkara takes positives from Deccan’s fight against Mumbai – Cricket News Update
Taking positives from his side’s five-wicket loss to the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779, is hopeful that his team will come good in the ensuing matches of the
ongoing fifth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Sangakkara, who missed the opening match of the season against the Chennai Super Kings due to national commitments, joined the Deccan outfit ahead of Monday’s IPL fixture against the formidable Mumbai Indians side at home. The hosts
gave a tough time to Harbhajan’s men in their 139-run chase and looked good to win the match before http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Daniel-Christian-c1308 to earn victory for MI.
Sangakkara said that the fighting spirit shown by his side has given him a lot confidence going ahead in the 54-day-long tournament, which will see nine teams contesting in 76 matches.
"Losing is not easy; it is always hard,” said Sangakkara speaking to media reporters on the sidelines of the launch of Formula One Indian Grand Prix http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cameron-James-Borgas-c49157 at the Buddh International Circuit on Tuesday.
“But the positive thing is we know that we can reinforce victory and we are good enough [against a strong team]. The way we played yesterday proved that we have it in us," he added further.
Batting first, the hosts set a mediocre target of 139 runs for a strong Mumbai batting line-up. Sangakkara admitted that they were short of 20 odd runs, but he hailed the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dale-c52110 Steyn-led bowling attack for containing the opposition
batsmen throughout their chase.
"We were about 20 runs short. But 139 was a defendable total,” said the Sri Lankan who reached Visakhapatnam over the weekend after the two match Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 ended at 1-1.
“A couple of early wickets had put us in the game. Even Dale's [Steyn] over [penultimate of the innings] in the end brought us back into the match and you always back yourself when it is 18 runs from just six balls. But Rohit played
well," he added further.
The Chargers will play the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals in their backyard next Tuesday. Sangakkara said that the week-long break was enough for his side to reinforce their game and overcome the weaknesses.
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