Faf du Plessis, Texas Super Kings captain: Starting off today, we were not at our best. First 45 minutes of the game…Allen played well but we were a little soft. Both teams’ fielding was average. Those little things are the difference (in such matches). If players like Allen make that impact, it changes the game. You have to be on top of those small margins and that is what wins games. (On the dropped catches) Not good enough skill. (On Tromp) He did not have a great season, but still backing the domestic talent we have. Hopefully an innings like this will give him confidence and the step up to the next level is 90% in the mind. Hopefully he goes back, works hard and comes back again next season. (On the score) 10-15 above average. That one innings felt like he kept on going. If you look throughout the game, it was not the case for all the other batters. 185 would have been a par score. We started off nicely and were well in it. But the period in the middle, we lost a few quick wickets. Batted really well to get back but I think the best team won. (On the MLC this season) Really enjoyed it. Season two, from the perspective of the conditions, had better surfaces and produced better cricket. The fans are coming out, so it is amazing, especially for us when we see those yellow shirts. You don’t want to play cricket to empty stands and happy that that did not happen (this year).
