Despite losing both their previous IPL matches to Chennai Super Kings, King's XI Punjab were going into Saturday's semi-final against the same opposition with a measure of confidence, team captain Yuvraj Singh and coach Tom Moody said on Friday. "It's a different ground (Wankhede Stadium) and circumstances are different. We are coming into the game with greater confidence and will be looking to do our best with ball, bat and on the field," Moody said.
Captain Yuvraj said the team had learnt valuable lessons from their losses to Chennai at home and in the latter's backyard (Chidambaram Stadium) and were keen not to commit the same mistakes.
"We will try not to make the same errors again and will see where the opposition falters and try and take advantage," the stylish left-handed batsman said.
"Our confidence is high with the way we are playing and if we execute our plans properly tomorrow, no doubt we can win," the King's XI skipper said.
About his own form with the bat, Yuvraj said the good run he had in their last game would stand him in good stead.
"I had some good form in the last game. It has come at the right time ahead of the semi-finals," he said referring to his knock of 49 in 16 balls.
Yuvraj Singh backed his bowling attack by saying it had performed well barring the odd game.
"Our bowlers have bowled well. It's just that the wickets were flat. The attack might have faltered on one or two games, but our bowlers are doing a great job," Yuvraj said.
Yuvraj praised the batting of Shaun Marsh, who has accumulated nearly 600 runs in only 10 games.
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