IPL: Robin Uthappa Says Great Chemistry With Gautam Gambhir Crucial For KKR
Robin Uthappa smashed the third-quickest fifty in the Indian Premier League and he pointed out that his good chemistry with opening partner Gautam Gambhir is the main reason for Kolkata Knight Riders' success.
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Robin Uthappa smashed 53 off 28 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
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KKR defeated Kings XI Punjab by six wickets.
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KKR have won three out of their four games so far in IPL 2016.
Following their six-wicket win in the Indian Premier League clash against Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders' opener Robin Uthappa has said that his batting chemistry with skipper Gautam Gambhir is the key factor behind their recent success.
"I think we understand each other. We played a lot of cricket together. We complement each other's game as well. So, we ran well between the wickets. I think the batting chemistry between the two of us is fantastic. We rotate the strike well. And in T20 if you can do 50-60 partnership it can put you in the winnings side," Uthappa told the media.
Admitting that it is important to have consistency in the performance, the 30-year-old said that he had just tried to give a solid start to his side so as to make it easier for the middle-order batsmen chased down the score.
"As soon as I started hitting the ball, I thought let me try and take advantage of it. I stick to my plan and happy to get 60 in the first six. So, it is important to get that kind of a start to keep momentum with us."