Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal was extremely happy with his team’s innings win over Kerala. He praised fast bowler Vidavatha Kawerappa for changing the course of the game and lauded the efforts of Karun Nair and R Smaran for scoring double centuries.

“It was a much-needed win for us. We have been playing well this season, and it was a perfect match for us. It was a good toss to win.

Our plan was to put a big score on the board and take Kerala out of the match. We were hoping that the wicket would help the bowlers on the first day, especially in the first session.

I have to give credit to the Kerala bowlers because they bowled really well and in good areas to put us under pressure. Karun and K.

L. Sreejith Had a century partnership. The third wicket, which was important in the context of the game, Smarna and Karun made a big score,” he said.

“Kawerappa was excellent and I liked his attitude and I am happy for him. We expected that the wicket would start deteriorating from the third day.

Mohsin Khan took advantage of the circumstances very well. Kerala’s tail-enders batted well, but we failed to take advantage of the half-chances. Anyway, I am happy with the seven points and more importantly it came in an away match,” he said.