Jaipur: Regrouping quickly will be a tricky task for most teams following the resumption of the tournament. Those placed at the top of the rung, in particular, need to find their ‘A’ game fast.
For example, ousted Rajasthan Royals (RR) are under no pressure to get their act together against Punjab Kings (PBKS). For Punjab, though, it’s a matter of securing a playoff berth. After their game against Delhi Capitals on May 8 was abandoned, Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting showed great energy in rallying the team.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“It was a really interesting week. We had to rush out of Dharamshala and there was some concern about how the team was going to come together,” fast bowling coach James Hopes said.
“But the way we have trained in the last few days, it’s like we didn’t miss a week. It was an unexpected break but the guys are a little bit fresh now.”
Against the deflated Royals, PBKS have a perfect chance to reclaim their momentum at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday.
A couple of victories in their remaining three matches will guarantee their first playoff appearance since 2014, a milestone the franchise has chased diligently for over a decade.
The Shreyas Iyer-led side has been a revelation this season, with their top-order, in particular, setting the tone.
Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been destructive, consistently setting blazing starts, while Iyer’s tactical acumen and fine form have lent stability.
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