IPL 2021: Not thinking about T20 World Cup, says Venkatesh Iyer as KKR focussed on final vs CSK

IPL 2021: Venkatesh Iyer, who hit a match-winning 55 for KKR in Qualifier 2 against DC, has been asked to stay back and join the Team India bubble to help Virat Kohli's men with preparations for the T20 World Cup.

Venkatesh Iyer was brimming with joy as he walked up to collect his Man of the Match award after hitting a match-winning 55 in IPL 2021 Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Kolkata Knight Riders survived a massive scare as they nearly imploded out of the tournament in chase of 136 to reach their 3rd IPL final.

Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill had hit a 96-run stand for the opening wicket in chase of 136 as KKR were crushing towards the target. Iyer had showcased the fearlessness that he has come to be known for ever since making his debut in the second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE. He hit 3 sixes and 4 boundaries and got the job done before he got out in the 13th over.