Bowlers win matches in T20: Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS)

Twenty20 cricket may be regarded as a batsmen's game, but Chennai Super Kings pacer Ashish Nehra believes it is the bowlers who win matches in the format.

"It is a batsman's game, but I still believe bowlers are the ones who win you matches," Nehra said after bagging a second man of the match award in three games for his good performance (4-0-23-3) against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede stadium here on Friday.

Nehra says it is important to keep to a good line and length upfront

"T20 is a format where you don't get wickets when you are bowling well. It's important to pick wickets with the new ball.

"You have to be aggressive if you want to pick wickets. If you bowl a good line and length up front, you set the tone. I just try to do the things which I am good at," said Nehra.

Chennai Super Kings won the match by six wickets keeping their 100% win record in this year's IPL intact.