Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul has said that opening batsman Mayank Agarwal getting run out in the second over was a "disaster" for the side. SRH defeated KXIP by 69 runs on the back of some fine bowling performance. Chasing a massive target of 202 runs, KXIP got off to a poor start as Mayank Agarwal was run out in the second over of the innings. "When we lose wickets in the powerplay, it's gonna be tough, especially when we're playing only six batters. Getting Mayank run-out wasn't the ideal start, it was a disaster," said Rahul during the post-match presentation via host broadcaster Star Sports.

SRH collapsed from 160 for no loss to 175/5 in just three overs courtesy of some exceptional bowling by Bishnoi and Arshdeep. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow had stitched a 160 run stand for the first wicket. "It was also one of those days when everything we hit in the air went to the fielders. For the last five games, we struggled with our death bowling, but that was a positive today. The boys showed courage and pulled things bat, you expect them to score 230-plus after that start," said Rahul.