Not sad at all, it was one of the best games I have played: Shreyas Iyer

MUMBAI: Despite suffering a narrow defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2022 match, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer was not sad with the result and said it was one of the best games of cricket that he has ever played.

Rinku Singh's sensational fighting knock (40 off 15) went in vain as an excellent century by Quinton de Kock and impactful bowling of Mohsin Khan (3/20), Marcus Stoinis (3/23) led Lucknow Super Giants to two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling 66th match of the IPL 2022 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday night.

"I am not feeling sad at all. That was one of the best games of cricket I have played. The way we should our character and attitude was simply outstanding," said Shreyas at the post-match presentation.

The KKR skipper also praised Rinku Singh, saying that he is really happy for the left-handed batter.

"I love the way Rinku got us till the end but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining, he was really sad. I was hoping he could finish the game for us and could have been the hero, but still played a fantastic knock and I am really happy for him," he said.

After their loss, Kolkata were eliminated from the playoffs race after finishing the league stages with 12 points from 14 matches. Reflecting on their IPL 2022 campaign, Shreyas said it was a volatile season for his team. IANS

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