Warner, Shaw help DC defeat Punjab

Delhi Capitals dictated the proceedings in the Indian Premier League clash against Punjab Kings as they won the contest by nine wickets.

They started the match on a strong note and bowled out Punjab for a paltry 115 in 20 overs. In response, the opening pair of David Warner and Prithvi Shaw got Delhi to a flying start. The pair added 81/0 in the first six overs, which is also the highest by the franchise in the powerplays.

Shaw was dismissed by Rahul Chahar on 41 off 20 balls. Warner and Sarfaraz Khan then guided the side home with 57 balls to spare. Earlier in the evening Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, and the in-form batter Liam Livingstone failed to provide Punjab with a good start and were dismissed inside the powerplay overs.

Jonny Bairstow also failed to do much. Jitesh Sharma along with Shahrukh stitched a small partnership before the former was trapped LBW by Axar Patel. Among the DC bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, and Lalit Yadav scalped two wickets each.

Kuldeep Yadav, Player of the Match, said, ‘I would like to share this award with Axar. He bowled well and took important wickets in the middle. I have played a lot against KG (Rabada) and I know he does not move his feet much, my plan was to bowl one chinaman and then the googly. The second wicket was due to Rishabh telling to bowl from round the wicket.

To be very honest, I have got plenty of confidence this season and I am also mentally clear with my role. I just focus on my line and length and not on what the batter is going to do. I don’t watch videos now, when you are very confused you watch videos to see what a batter might do. I am enjoying my bowling after a long time and the credit goes to Rishabh for backing me. That gives a lot of confidence for a bowler and that is a plus point for us.’

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