IPL: Virat Kohli hails Hyderabad's 'strong' bowling attack

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Bengaluru, May 30: After going down to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a visibly dejected Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli credited Hyderabad's famed bowling unit for their maiden title.

'I surprised myself'

Known for his immaculate timing and technique, the Delhi batsman who smashed four centuries this season, said he had the advantage of opening the innings, else scoring centuries would have been difficult batting down the order.

"I surprised myself there. I opened the innings, someone batting at No.3 or No.4 may not have scored much. Most sixes in the tournament surprised me. I am happy with the award. I don't want to talk much. The winning team deserves the place here," the 27-year-old, who also emerged the highest six hitter of the tournament (38) said.

On the other hand, young medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who bagged the purple cap for emerging as the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps, said bowling yorkers worked for him in the tournament.

"I just had to keep myself composed. Getting yorkers right is the best way to bowl. Warner just said to keep my cool and bowl the yorkers," he said.

IANS