Published 20:33 IST, October 18th 2020

IPL 2020: Eoin Morgan hails Kolkata's competitive spirit as they rattle Hyderabad

Lockie Ferguson produced one of the most incredible bowling performances of this IPL edition to propel Kolkata to a thrilling Super Over win against Hyderabad

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A fast and furious Lockie Ferguson produced one of most incredible bowling performances of this IPL edition to propel Kolkata to a thrilling Super Over win against Hyderabad. Skipper Morgan Eoin felt that team was competitive and was striving to get wins.

Speaking at post-match presentation, Morgan lauded Ferguson's performance and furr hoped that team can gar up some momentum after this win.

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"For Lockie to come in and perform in both phases was outstanding. We've been sort of striving to get wins out of last couple of games, didn't happen against Mumbai; today we were competitive. It'll all depend on a lot of match-ups, what we think are right dynamics at time [ batting order]. Dre went off field, we thought he was injured. He came back on and said he could bowl. I think he showed a lot of character to get us to Super Over after t starting well. He's a superstar player for us. Hopefully we can gar up some momentum after this," said Morgan.

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Lockie Ferguson adjudged Man of Match

Ferguson bagged prized wickets of Kane Williamson and Priyam Garg and n produced a dream delivery to castle Manish Pandey's stumps. Kiwi speedster has strengned Kolkata squad which has been struggling to win matches this season. 

Speaking about his performance, Ferguson said that getting David Warner out at start of super over was his favourite.

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"I think getting David Warner out especially at start of super over [was my favourite wicket]. It's great having Morgs at top off mark with his calmness and of course I had my plan which was working throughout game. Look we'll take this win and enjoy tonight, it was a very good win on a tough wicket. It was nice to put icing on cake after batsmen's effort," he said.

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20:33 IST, October 18th 2020