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Xtra Time Web Desk: Kolkata Knight Riders’ pacer Pat Cummins on Thursday said his team has not been able to put together a "complete game" but is happy to be inside top-four at the midway stage of IPL. The two-time former champions with four wins from seven matches has been far from convincing.

"I think four wins, three losses, you know, is a pretty good result. We're in the top-four. And I don't think we've played anywhere near our best cricket yet, we haven't played that complete game that blows a team out of the water," Cummins said on the eve of their match against Mumbai Indians here.

Up against 'nemesis' Mumbai Indians, Cummins said it's time to make amends for their opening match reversal where he leaked 49 runs from his four overs as KKR suffered a record 20th loss against their rivals.

"We got to make amends for our first game of the year, they beat us, didn't play our best game. So, another great chance to test this against the group leaders," Cummins said.

"Hopefully I will bowl better than we did in the first game, concentrate on what we do well as bowlers. At different times everyone in the side bowled really well. Hopefully we can bring it all together. We like playing in Abu Dhabi, so hope it's a good game," the 27-year-old said.

The world number one pacer is seen operating the bulk of his four-over quota inside the Powerplay.

"That's the role DK has given me. It might change as the tournament goes along. We'll wait and see. But we've got a great luxury in someone like Dre Russ (Andre Russell) can come and bowl great death overs...

"We've got plenty of options for guys who can bowl the whole way through the innings. So I will bowl wherever I'm told, so I'm happy," he said.

Cummins, who had become IPL's most expensive overseas buy ever at Rs 15.5 crore in last year's auction, has just two wickets from seven matches at an economy of 8.53.

"I've actually been feeling like I've been bowling quite well, I've been happy with my rhythm and everything I would love to get a few more wickets especially early on, bowling in the Power-play, trying to create some chances, so hopefully they come," he said.

With Inputs from PTI