Age is no barrier for Bravo, says Finch

While Finch got the man-of-the-match award for his 47-ball-74, it was Bravo who broke the backbone of Kings XI Punjab batting with two crushing yorkers to dismiss Glenn Maxwell and skipper David Miller. From a rollicking 101 for two, KXIP slumped to 102/4. 

“He (Bravo) is an enormous guy. He is not slowing down as he keeps getting  better and better with age. He brings so much to the table with bat and ball,” Finch complimented the West Indies all-rounder.

“When you have got two six-hitting guys like Maxwell and Miller --- to get them out in the same over and have two new batters while drying up the runs was absolutely crucial. He has been absolutely brilliant for all teams, West Indies, Melbourne Renegades, Chennai Super Kings and it’s great that he is on our side,” Finch said. 

Finch was happy that he was able to smack former Aussie teammate Mitchell Johnson, who was expensive going for 35 in his four over spell. “Mitch gets your heart racing. As he walks to the top of his mark, he can terrorise a batsman. He has terrorised me a lot in the nets. Since the wicket was good and he was coming after an extended break, I thought the best was to get him fresh.” 

The burly opener said that a win first up is always necessary and it was good to get one under the belt.