Rajasthan Royals are in a similar situation like last year when they were one win away from qualifying for the play-offs of Indian Premier League but were knocked out by Mumbai Indians and the team members have talked about it, said Stuart Binny in Mumbai, on Wednesday.
"We have reflected on what happened last time. We were in a similar situation. We had to win one game to qualify," said the 30-year-old all-rounder on the even of Rajasthan's 12th game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Last year, in a do-or-die situation between Rajasthan and Mumbai Indians to nail the last play-off spot, the latter came out trumps by chasing a stiff target of 190 in only 14.3 overs due to a blistering knock of 94 not out in 43 balls by Corey Anderson of New Zealand.
Binny, who made his Test debut last season in England and was also a member of India's World Cup squad, said this time around Rajasthan are eager to make amends and the Brabourne Stadium wicket would suit their style of play.
"We are focusing on what we have in hand. We are playing on a wicket that is very much suitable to us. We will look to turn the table this time.
"We have spoken about it. It was important to get on to a winning note after five games. We still have to win, still have to perform and play good cricket," said Binny.
Binny said it is too early to say whether Rajasthan would include a frontline spinner after having none in the previous game that they won against Delhi Daredevils last Sunday.
"We are not sure how the wicket will play. It looks pretty much similar to the last game which was a night game and the dew factor came into play. We have to wait for the toss. Tomorrow's game commences at 4 pm. The top seven Royals batsmen have shown encouraging form with the bat, said Binny.
"T20 is all about starting well and having wickets at the back end. I think we have batted well when it comes to Watto (captain Shane Watson) and Jinks (Ajinkya Rahane) who has been in great form right from the World Cup.
"Karun (Nair) and Sanjeev (Samson) had that opportunity to do well in the last two games. Everyone is hitting the ball well. We also have (James) Faulkner at no. 7. We are all in good touch," said the Bangalore-based player.
Binny said being part of the World Cup squad had made him a better cricketer.
Being part of the set-up and sharing the dressing room with the Indian team in the World Cup have made me a better thinking cricketer about what to do in situations," said Binny.
