Published 17:09 IST, October 30th 2020

IPL 2020: Quinton de Kock talks about his role, says ''look to get off to the best start"

Mumbai opener Quinton de Kock has said he ensures that the team gets off to the best start possible. The title-holders have already made the playoffs

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Quinton de Kock has said that he tries to give best possible start to Mumbai while opening innings despite having a well-established middle-order. South African wicket-keeper batsman has so far amassed 392 runs from 12 matches. 

'We just look to get off to best start possible': Quinton de Kock

"Having experienced middle-order helps in any situation. I would t say it changes our mindset upfront. We just look to get off to best start possible... If you are still out re and batting with m, it is important that we give m strike because y are bigger strikers," said de Kock while replying to an ANI query during a virtual media interaction.

At same time, Proteas cricketer also mitted that he has me silly mistakes in initial phase of tournament.
"I was hitting ball well in nets. I just me silly mistakes in first part of tournament. But thing that cant be fixed. Once I found my rhythm that is when I started to feel better," he said.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Mumbai consolidate playoff berth

Meanwhile, title-holders have also become first team to consolidate a playoff berth. However, y would be hoping to finish league sts by achieving 'Numero U'spot. four-time champions have two more league matches left. y will next be seen in action against Delhi at Dubai International Cricket Stium on Saturday. 

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However, de Kock has me it crystal clear that Mumbai will t be complacent at any cost and ir next game is just as important as last one.

"We will try to finish in top two. That will be our number one goal. next game is just as important as last one," de Kock said.

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(Im Courtesy: BCCI & PTI)

(With ANI Inputs)

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17:09 IST, October 30th 2020