Delhi Capitals failed to consolidate its position at the top of the 2020 Indian Premier League points table after losing to Kings XI Punjab by five wickets at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. On a difficult pitch in Dubai, DC failed to defend a 165-run goal, which was courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan’s spectacular 61-ball century.
DC managed to take the game to penultimate but Nicholas Pooran was in ominous form for KXIP as they won the game with 6 balls remaining. Pooran’s West Indies teammate Chris Gayle also looked in good touch when he broke 29 runs on 13 balls before being sacked by spinner R Ashwin in the sixth inning.
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After the game, Ashwin attempted to speak to Chris Gayle while posting a photograph of himself tying Gayle’s shoelaces with a caption that read, ‘The devil is always in the details. Tie both feet on it before you go bowling. ‘ .
Ashwin also said it was a tough day for DC and the team will bounce back strong.
DC captain Shreyas Iyer also commented on the loss, saying the loss was a wake-up call for the team as he praised Centurion Dhawan.
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“This is like a wake-up call for us. Looking ahead we will face difficult situations and tougher teams. We have played incredible cricket in the past, but we have to put that in the past, ”Iyer said at the post-match virtual press conference.
“We have to go out with all the weapons, play freely and assume more responsibilities. We need a game to qualify and taking that into account, we will play one game at a time, “he added.
“I am very happy for Shikhar Dhawan with the way he is going. He is creating an incredible platform for us as hitters. We should know our roles quite well, ”said the DC captain.
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