Praising Caribbean spinner Sunil Narine, an ecstatic Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir gave credit to his bowlers for holding the Delhi Daredevils to a below-par score that helped his team start the Indian Premier League on a winning note.

“It is always great to start the tournament on a winning note and for the first time in two years we have points on the table straight away. We don’t want to be in a position where you are desperate for points. It is a good start and I am happy with the performance,” said Gambhir after the Knight Riders coasted to an emphatic six-wicket victory at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday night.