Expressing his disappointment after the loss in opposition to Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant is hopeful of turning issues round within the subsequent recreation. DC, on Thursday (March 28), suffered a 12-run defeat by the hands of RR to lose their second recreation in IPL 2024. Chasing 186 for his or her first win of the season, the Delhi-based outfit have been on 97 for two at one stage with David Warner and Rishabh Pant effectively set.
Nonetheless, each of them departed in fast succession earlier than Abhishek Porel failed as effectively to go away DC reeling at 122 for five. Tristan Stubbs performed a knock of 44 runs from 23 balls however couldn’t energy DC to a win. Needing 17 runs off the final over, Stubbs and Axar Patel might solely rating 4 as DC ended their innings on 173 for five.
Rishabh Pant on the loss:
Talking after the loss, Rishabh Pant started by stating that he was upset and urged his teammates to study from the defeat. He identified that the bowlers failed to complete the innings strongly whereas the batters couldn’t make an affect within the center overs.
The Royals scored 77 runs within the last 5 overs to publish a 180-plus whole. Within the final over of the innings, Riyan Parag took Anrich Nortje to the cleaners and smashed him for 25 runs which finally made the distinction in the long run.
“Undoubtedly upset. Smartest thing we will do from that is study from it,” mentioned Rishabh Pant.
“The bowlers did very well until 15-16 overs, batters generally go on on the loss of life and rating rapidly, that occurred on this recreation. Marsh and Warner gave a great begin, however we misplaced a couple of wickets within the center overs and in the long run, we had too many runs to cowl up. There are different choices, we needed Nortje to bowl on the loss of life and generally you’ll be able to go for runs, hopefully, we will do higher within the subsequent match,” he added.
DC’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to reigning champions Chennai Tremendous Kings on March 31. The Rishabh Pant-led aspect shall be determined to win the sport to open their account in IPL 2024. Alternatively, the Royals’ subsequent recreation is in opposition to Mumbai Indians on April 1.
