KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir gave the entire credit to the bowling department for their 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match here on Saturday.
“This game was very important. Entire credit of the win goes to the bowling department,” admitted Gambhir.
He said the Eden wicket helped them to accomplish victory against the defending champions.
“It was a slow wicket. That’s what always been in Kolkata. That’s been our strength as well and you can say that is our home advantage. It was a decent wicket to bat on. A lot of credit goes to bowlers to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 114,” he stated.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming was of the opinion that home track helped KKR win the crucial match here. “Use of home grounds is becoming an advantage. I would not say they are doctoring pitches. But they are creating environment where the team has the best chance to win. That’s what the home advantage is all about. It’s all about winning and if you have got a formula that works at home then you must take it,” he observed.