Lucknow Super Giants’ new recruit Kyle Mayers says he has “shown his worth” after firing the opening salvo for his group with a scintillating 38-ball 73 in his very first IPL outing.
His blazing knock set the platform for LSG’s formidable complete of 193 for six in opposition to Delhi Capitals on Saturday, earlier than English speedster Mark Wood (5/14) blew away the opposition batters together with his categorical tempo on the Ekana International Cricket Stadium.
“I have always dreamt about playing in the IPL. I got the opportunity today. In my mind I always wanted to get to a good start to show my ability and show my worth and I thought I did that,” Mayers advised reporters after his exploits on debut.
Included within the absence of South African star Quinton de Kock, the left-hander from Barbados was gradual to start out with, however opened as much as launch a brutal assault as soon as the Delhi Capitals launched spin.
“It was a new surface. None of our teammates knew how this surface would play. We try to assess as quickly as possible. It was a slow start as we were trying to understand how the pitch was reacting and trying to adapt.
“I got struck in, faced a few balls and then just executed my plans well when the balls came in my area,” mentioned Mayers, who smashed seven sixes and two fours in his knock.
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The 30-year-old Mayers was a part of the Gujarat Titans facet final season as a alternative for Jason Roy however didn’t get a recreation. But he mentioned being part of the IPL-winning squad had helped him develop into a greater cricketer.
“I was here last year but didn’t get the opportunity to play. Being here is phenomenal for me. I didn’t get the game last year but I learnt a lot just to be part of this atmosphere.
“It helped me, and when I went on to play international cricket and did well there,” he mentioned.
The West Indian all-rounder was introduced for Rs 50 lakh.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com