IPL 2021 | Punjab Kings deserved to win because they seized key moments, says KKR coach McCullum

McCullum also admitted that without Andre Russell, it was difficult to balance the side

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum conceded that Punjab Kings deserved to win against his side as the KL Rahul-led outfit "seized the key moments" during their IPL game.

Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making IPL play-offs with a on Friday night.

"I thought we played another good game of cricket tonight (but) Punjab Kings deserved the win because they seized the key moments but we certainly played a hand and we really got a good game of cricket," McCullum said at the virtual press conference.