Kings XI confident of reaching IPL playoffs: Hussey – Cricket News Update
Following their 25-run win against the Deccan Chargers on May 8, 2012, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Hussey-c1380, has expressed confidence in his side’s ability to reach the playoffs
stage of the ongoing 5th season of the Indian Premier League.
“Of course, we are confident. [We] would not be in the competition if we are not confident of making it to the finals. Our job is to win the next four to qualify for the finals,” he insisted.
The Kings XI began the current season with two consecutive defeats – first against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861. Continuous fluctuation in terms of performances saw the Kings XI moving up
and down on the tournament points table.
However, their most recent victory against the Chargers has brought them to the number fifth spot on the table, and Hussey is confident that if players keep performing as they have so far, the team is likely to make it to the semifinals.
“If Mandeep [Singh] keeps playing well and [Parwinder] Awana keeps playing well, and others, we will have the chance,” said the substitute skipper, who has been filling in for an injured http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Gilchrist-c918.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Parvinder-Awana-c80792 is another young talent, who has managed to claim 11 scalps in 8 matches so far.
The presence of international stars along with bright new domestic talent is likely to serve the Kings XI well as they look to put forth their best in the 4 matches they have left before the next stage of the tournament kicks off.
The team’s current upward turn is also likely to provide relief to the franchise owners. Ness Wadia had earlier stated that while the team’s recent performances had caused the owners a great deal of loss, he was confident that the Kings XI would manage to
turn things around.
The team will have another chance to continue their upward progression in their upcoming match against the Deccan Chargers on May 13 at Mohali.
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