The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be locking horns against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second qualifier that is set to be held at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1. The Punjab-based franchise suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat at the hands of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 which saw them lose their chance of qualifying straight to the final.
PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh is expected to play a key role in the crucial clash against MI. Ahead of the highly important clash against MI, the 26-year-old shared how he handles pressure when he bowls in crunch situations during matches.
"When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets, when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me. So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn't happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team," Arshdeep said on JioHotstar.
Arshdeep Singh is PBKS' leading wicket-taker this season
The left-arm seamer is PBKS' leading wicket-taker in the ongoing IPL season with 18 scalps under his name in 15 matches. Arshdeep has maintained a decent economy rate of 8.62 as well throughout the campaign so far.
"When I made my debut for the first time. But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it's very close to my heart," Arshdeep added.
He also went on to give a massive statement and said that he is looking forward to help the Punjab-based franchise in winning their first-ever IPL title.
"And in this season, I'm looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them," Arshdeep further said.
If PBKS do go on to knock out MI from the tournament, a new IPL champion will be guaranteed as RCB haven't won the title so far either. The penultimate match of the tournament will take place at the Narendra Modi stadium on June 3.