Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his facet’s poor batting strategy because it was knocked out of IPL playoffs rivalry after struggling a 31-run loss to Punjab Kings right here on Saturday.
Chasing 168 on a slow-turner, the Australia left-handed batter gave DC an ideal begin as his facet reached 69 for no loss on the finish of the powerplay, but it surely crashed to 88 for six in 10.1 overs and was in the end restricted to 136 for 8.
“The way we started, and then losing six for 30, you are not going to win many games,” Warner stated on the post-match presentation.
“Another disappointing effort with the bat after the start we had.” DC will play their two remaining matches for pleasure solely.
“I think we found the right combination but we keep losing 4-5 wickets in the middle and that is something you cannot do at this level.” He additionally rued the drop likelihood of Prabhsimran Singh who acquired a reprieve on 68 from Rilee Rossouw.
“A few dropped chances cost us a few runs,” Warner stated.
“You have to play with pride, belief in yourself and play with freedom,” he stated about DC’s strategy within the upcoming video games.
On a troublesome pitch the place none of his teammates crossed 20, Prabhsimran confirmed the way in which in his 65-ball 103.
Dhawan praises Prabhsimran
All reward for Prabhsimran, PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan stated: “I rate this knock quite high, playing that sort of a knock with that high strike-rate and the shots he has played against the turn as well — it was amazing.” Dhawan additionally hailed the spin duo of Harpreet Brar (4/30) and Rahul Chahar (2/16) and the tempo bowling led fantastically by Nathan Ellis (2/26).
Also Read | CSK vs KKR head-to-head in IPL: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders total stats and numbers
“Credit goes to the spinners and then the fast bowlers for closing it out.” The win stored PBKS’ slender playoff hopes alive.
“I like how the boys have taken responsibility. I am very happy with the way they are growing. This win gives us a lot of confidence.
“We know that we have to win both matches. We have to stay calm and focussed because staying calm and being focussed works for us.” PBKS will play its remaining two matches — in opposition to Delhi Capitals (May 17) and Rajasthan Royals (May 19) — at Dharamsala.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com