Before the beginning of the match towards Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting informed Sarfaraz Khan to ‘profit from the chance.’ Sarfaraz, opening for the primary time within the IPL, did not disappoint Ponting as he scored a quickfire 16-ball 32 after Delhi misplaced their in-form opener, David Warner, on the very first ball of the match.
While opener David Warner continues to get pleasure from his purple patch, the second opening slot stays a reason behind concern with Mandeep Singh and Srikar Bharat failing miserably in Prithvi Shaw’s absence, who has additionally not fared nicely this season. Against Punjab, Sarfaraz opened the batting with Warner and the teen paid the religion put in him by the Delhi Capitals administration.
Courtesy swift bursts from Sarfaraz Khan, Delhi Capitals had scored 59 for two within the powerplay.
“Ricky Ponting informed me that make this chance rely. When we misplaced wicket (David Warner) on the primary ball, in my thoughts I made a decision that I’ll proceed to attain runs at a brisk charge. Powerplays are very helpful and can provide the staff the much-needed momentum, so I attempted to attain as many runs as attainable,” Sarfaraz informed Shardul Thakur in a free-wheeling chat after the match.
That’s that from Match 64@DelhiCapitals win by 17 runs and add two essential factors to their tally.
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Sarfaraz was brutal on left-arm orthodox bowler Harpreet Brar, hammering him for a most, a slog sweep and two successive boundaries, as Delhi fetched 15 runs within the third over.
“I have faced Hardpreet a lot during my time at the Punjab Kings. I knew what he is going to bowl,” stated the 24-year-old.
Shardul quizzed Sarfaraz on taking part in the news shot towards Rishi Dhawan. He replied: “I am confident of playing scoop shot. I can play other shots as well, but by playing scoop the opponents put a fine leg behind and keep mid-on and mid-off up. That’s the idea behind playing the scoop shot.”
Sarfaraz hammered 5 boundaries and a six as Delhi raced to the 50-run mark within the fifth over. But Sarfaraz’s cameo ended after he mistimed a lofted shot off Arshdeep Singh (3/37) with Chahar taking a operating catch.
For his four-wicket haul and bowling figures of 4/36, @imShard is our Top Performer from the second innings.
A have a look at his bowling abstract right here #TATAIPL #PBKSvDC pic.twitter.com/luSvHFvnOd
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Shardul: Imapct performer
Shardul Thakur (4/36) returned along with his career-best IPL figures towards Punjab Kings. Thakur eliminated Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Shikhar Dhawan in a single over within the powerplay after which returned to within the demise the eliminate dangerous-looking Jitesh Sharma and Kagiso Rabada and put Punjab out of the sport.
“Whenever I play I attempt to create an affect. My performances are for the staff. I simply wish to win video games for my staff,” stated Thakur.
Thakur might have bagged his maiden fifer however David Warner dropped a dolly at long-on.
“Personal milestones are vital however now factors desk are such that we have to enhance our NRR. As lengthy as I get these dots and never conceding boundaries, I’m proud of it,” he stated.
Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs to maneuver to fourth place within the factors desk with a superior internet run-rate in comparison with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
