Win or lose today, however, this Champions League has been a terrific experience for the team, especially the youngsters. The concept is great and all the teams are clearly enjoying it.

Brett was the man of the match for his three-for, but Irfan's contribution must have pushed him close - two wickets and 21 priceless runs from just 11 balls. That's why he is such a valuable player, says the stylish King's XI Punjab batsman.

Our task will not be made easier by the fact that our final run-ins are against mostly top-of-the-table teams: Deccan (two games), Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai, feels the styish Sri Lankan batsman.

One of the interesting elements of this IPL is the way teams have been flexible with their line-ups, adjusting the order according to the conditions, opposition and match situation, feels the stylish Lankan player.

Our match against Royal Challengers was an important one for us after our first two matches were rain-interrupted. We needed to get some momentum into our campaign and winning so emphatically has given us just the boost we need, writes the stylish Lankan batsman.

This year the teams are more balanced, planning and preparation has been more intense and meticulous, and conditions are unlike the batsmen-friendly conditions we grew accustomed to last year, writes the stylish Lankan cricketer.