IPL 2023: After helping his side Punjab Kings (PBKS) claim an emphatic 13-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2023, left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said that his success has been due to him shortening his run-up which helped him overcome his problem of delivering no balls on numerous occasions in the past. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
His Captain, Sam Curran who was awarded the man of the match award for his incredible fifty said in the post match interview, “I don’t think I should be getting the Player Of The Match award”. Curran who played an captain’s knock after his side was reduced to 83-4, clearly felt that Arshdeep deserved the award for his wickets much more than he did.
Sam Curran said, “I don’t think I should be getting the Player Of The Match award. Arshdeep Singh bowled well”. pic.twitter.com/3dSTswcoYB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 22, 2023
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Arsheep on his final over and changes he has made
Arshdeep’s fearless final over sealed a 13-run victory for Punjab Kings against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. “Feels good whenever I take wickets. Right now I feel even happier as the team won. I have shortened my run-up as it helped me with the no-ball problem and I am enjoying my cricket at the moment. You (the broadcaster taking the interview) should come and stand next to me (when bowling the final over), the heartbeat is not even close to 120,” said Arshdeep in a post-match presentation.
Purple Cap holder
Arshdeep Singh completed 50 wickets in his IPL career with his spell of 4/29.
Defending 16 runs in the final over, he gave away only two runs and picked up scalps of Tilak and Nehal, breaking their middle stumps in the process.
In IPL 2023, he climbed up to the top spot in the list of wicket-takers. He is the current Purple Cap holder for most wickets in the season so far. He has 13 wickets in seven matches at an average of 15.69 and an economy rate of 8.16. His best bowling figures are 4/29.