We badly wanted this win after two losses: MI skipper Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday stated the defending champions “badly needed” the win over Rajasthan Royals after a few reverses within the ongoing Indian Premier League.
Opener Quinton de Kock struck kind with a blistering 50-ball 70 as Mumbai Indians bought the higher of Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets within the day’s first match right here. Krunal Pandya blazed away to 39 off 26 balls.
“We needed that win badly after a couple of losses. We did everything right today, right from ball one, and very clinical towards the end as well. Individuals took the responsibilities that were given to them, it was a collective effort,” Rohit stated on the presentation ceremony.
“Guys were positive as they got to know we were going to Delhi, because it was a good pitch, not like Chennai!”
The MI captain praised his bowlers for his or her economical efficiency in the previous few overs.
“I assumed the bowlers did the job for us. In the final 7 overs we gave round 50 runs with 7 seven wickets in hand for them.
“Playing the conditions is very important. We knew that we’re going to play on good pitches after Chennai. We didn’t adapt well as a team there, but having said that, it looks like from here on the pitch will suit us.”
Put in to bat, Rajasthan rode on 42 by skipper Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler’s 41 to submit a aggressive 171 for 4 however their efforts had been overshadowed by de Kock, who struck six fours and two maximums to finish the duty in 18.3 overs on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Rohit added, “There’s numerous dialogue that occurs round us, as a result of there’s a manner we need to play. It’s very straightforward to go down once we know they’re 110 in 12 overs, it’s very straightforward to lose confidence. But we caught to our plans.
“Very happy with Quinny’s knock, we know how good he can be. Not to forget Krunal’s innings as well.”
RR captain Sanju Samson felt they had been 20-25 runs wanting a complete that might have stretched Mumbai.
“We were a few runs short, 20-25 short. We built it up nicely and didn’t capitalise. I think they had a very decent bowling line-up, we also have a good bowling line-up. It’s just about our batters performing a little more and I’m sure we’ll do it,” Samson stated.
“Till now our bowlers have done a good job. Our bowlers did well but it was a good wicket. It’s just about scoring more. The process to do that is to back ourselves and play some positive cricket.”