Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan was left “annoyed” after Delhi Capitals dealt a physique blow to their possibilities of making the IPL 2023 play-offs right here on Wednesday.
The 15-run defeat to Delhi Capitals has all however ended PBKS’ hopes on this version of the event and the previous India stand-in skipper attributed the defeat to some poor batting taken by him, together with the choice to make use of left-arm spinner Harpeet Brar within the twentieth over.
Delhi Capitals scored an above-par 213/2 after which restricted PBKS to 198/8 regardless of a herculean effort from PBKS’ England batter Liam Livingstone, who smashed a 48-ball 94 and was out final ball.
“It was irritating, however I don’t suppose we bowled nicely within the first six overs. We should always have taken some wickets the best way the ball was shifting round,” stated Dhawan, whose bowlers allowed the out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan and Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner sew collectively a 94-run partnership.
Shikhar stated his choice to present the final over to left-arm spinner Brar too backfired as he ended up conceding 23 runs, together with two wides.
“Even my choice to bowl a spinner (Brar) final over back-fired. And earlier than that the quick bowlers didn’t pitch the ball up within the powerplay. That was the plan however we didn’t execute. It’s hurting us.
He additionally indicated that his bowlers’ lack of ability to cease the runs in powerplays might be a significant factor within the crew’s doubtless failed marketing campaign this season.
“Each powerplay we’re giving 50-60 runs and never taking wickets,” he added.
Delhi Capitals skipper additionally indicated he was not pleased with the practically half-a-dozen catches his fielders dropped, permitting PBKS to battle again and leaving him on tenterhooks until the final over.
“It was a nasty efficiency on the sphere however we’ll take the win. We misplaced the toss however batter with fluidity. You need consistency from your private home venue,” stated the Australian