Robin Peterson did exactly the same to help Mumbai take the game away from Punjab on Wednesday. His blitz saw the southpaw score 15 runs off his first four balls to bring his team back into the game.
Though he may not be Kevin, he is still a Peterson, by his own right. But the 32-year-old said that unlike the more famous Pietersen, he had never practiced the switch hit.
"The switch hit and reverse shots were played by instinct. I had not practised them. But I am happy my innings helped the team win. It is nice to get over the line in such close games. Such wins act as a catalyst for the team."
The 32-year-old batsman praised Ambati Rayudu for his cool and composed knock.
"Ambati has a good head over his shoulders. Both of us were trying to keep things calm and luckily the 19th over came good for us," he said.
Punjab skipper Gilchrist too praised Peterson for his brilliant knock and admitted that his first three shots changed the game for them.
Regarding Piyush Chawla's penultimate over, Gilly said, "He is also disappointed, but such tests of character will help him learn the game more. I had a chat with him and I am sure he will get over it."
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