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BANGALORE, OCT 19: Karnataka skipper Anil Kumble expressed his delight over the six-time Ranji Trophy champions8217; exciting victory over the visiting New Zealand team in the three-day encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday.
Only three weeks ago, Karnataka had lost the Irani Trophy tie at the same venue. The win has come as a soothing balm for the hosts.
Kumble attributed the triumph to good bowling and fielding.
8220;A Vijay and JAK J Arun Kumar deserve special praise. They fielded superbly. It was a team effort,8221; said the skipper who along with five others 8212; Rahul Dravid, Vijay Bharadwaj, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Venkatesh Prasad 8212; left for Kanpur for the second Test commencing from October 22.