They will go into the semifinals with a defeat but Dwayne Bravo says tonight's lapse against Kolkata Knight Riders would not affect Mumbai Indians' tempo and rhythm. Mumbai finished the league engagements with a nine-wicket defeat against Kolkata as they rested five key players in the dead rubber.
They will go into the semifinals with a defeat but Dwayne Bravo says tonight's lapse against Kolkata Knight Riders would not affect Mumbai Indians' tempo and rhythm. Mumbai finished the league engagements with a nine-wicket defeat against Kolkata as they rested five key players in the dead rubber.
Bravo, who led the side in tonight match, said the defeat would hardly have any impact on their semifinal preparations.
"It does not matter. We beat RCB by a big margin before this match. And moreover they all are class players, missing one game will not make any big affect. They are aware of the situation," Bravo said at the post match press conference.
Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their semifinal on April 22.
Talking about Sachin Tendulkar's red-hot form, Bravo said their skipper was playing freely since the other Indian youngsters were playing well.
"He is the best in the world. And after two years of IPL, he knows how to adjust. He is enjoying his cricket and one of the reasons he is doing because local Indian players are doing well. You must give credit to them," he said.
Bravo said young Indian players have also made stunning contribution to their success this season.
"As I said Ambati Rayudu and Saurabh Tiwary, Shikhar Dhawan have all played their part. Not only Sachin Tendulkar but other local Indian players have also been instrumental in our success this season," he said.
The Caribbean all-rounder said this IPL stint would be helpful for him in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup at home.
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