“To be totally honest, I think they (LSG) got more runs than we probably expected. Our fielding after the first four overs was really sloppy, a couple of chances went down, misfields,” mentioned Ponting within the post-match press convention.
Kyle Mayers‘ 38-ball 73 powered LSG to 193/6, which was adopted by Mark Wood taking 5/14 to restrict Delhi to 143/9.
Lucknow batters took 16 sixes off Delhi bowlers, whereas LSG top-scorer Kyle Mayers was additionally let off as soon as by the crew led by David Warner within the absence of Rishabh Pant, who’s recuperating from the accidents suffered in a automotive crash final December.
Ponting, the previous Australian skipper, added LSG scored extra runs than he anticipated, mainly due to the profligacy of his bowlers.
“One of the chances that went down was (that of) Mayers. He went on a run after that, which put us behind in the game a little bit,” conceded Ponting.
“The thing with giving chances in IPL cricket, giving very good players a second opportunity (can be catastrophic). And he (Mayers) cashed in pretty much from that moment. He hit everything on the middle. He attacked our spin, which he played really well.
“So that is only a good lesson for us. We know we’ve got to be actually sharp within the subject. We cannot afford to place possibilities down and, in case you do, it’s a must to count on that they (opposition) are gonna make you pay.”
The Australian legend said giving away 16 maximums is something that does peg a team back, from where it is difficult to bounce back.
“I feel we conceded 16 sixes in our bowling innings. So, that goes to indicate they (DC bowlers) have been a good bit off with the execution of their bowling. I feel every time you’re freely giving 16 sixes and there have been solely 5 fours, it’s fairly exceptional.”
“So every time you’re giving that many, it may be exhausting to tug your self again into the sport,” he added.
The coach also said that it wasn’t a 190-plus wicket and batting second, his team was still well placed to chase down the target, given the dew factor. But Wood’s fast and furious bowling put paid to their hopes.
“Looking on the wicket, I dont assume it was a 190-plus wicket. There was quite a lot of dew there. If something, it was most likely higher for us batting second. There are a couple of explanation why we misplaced this sport and we are going to tackle these and hopefully enhance for our subsequent one,” mentioned Ponting.
“Wood was excellent. He bowled the best way we although he’d bowl. We knew he would run in and bowl quick, assault the stumps and use his bouncers. That’s what he did. He used his bouncers very well and he’s a world-class quick bowler.
“I think, as this tournament goes on, and if he stay fit, you’ll see him bowl some really fast spells,” added Ponting.
Delhi’s subsequent sport is towards Gujarat Titans on April 4.
(With company inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com