PBKS vs DC: My resolution to offer final over to Harpreet Brar back-fired: Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan expressed his “frustration” following the numerous blow dealt by Delhi Capitals to their probabilities of qualifying for the IPL 2023 playoffs on Wednesday.
The defeat of 15 runs towards Delhi Capitals has successfully dashed PBKS’ hopes on this season of the match. Dhawan attributed the loss to his personal batting efficiency, together with the choice to utilise left-arm spinner Harpeet Brar within the ultimate over.

Delhi Capitals posted a formidable whole of 213/2, surpassing the anticipated common rating. Regardless of a outstanding effort from PBKS’ English batsman Liam Livingstone, who smashed a 48-ball 94 however bought dismissed on the ultimate ball, they might solely handle 198/eight of their chase.
“It was irritating, however I do not suppose we bowled effectively within the first six overs. We should always have taken some wickets the way in which the ball was transferring round,” mentioned Dhawan, whose bowlers allowed the out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan and Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner sew collectively a 94-run partnership.

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Shikhar mentioned his resolution to offer the final over to left-arm spinner Brar too backfired as he ended up conceding 23 runs, together with two wides.
“Even my resolution to bowl a spinner (Brar) final over back-fired. And earlier than that the quick bowlers did not pitch the ball up within the powerplay. That was the plan however we did not execute. It’s hurting us.

He additionally indicated that his bowlers’ lack of ability to cease the runs in powerplays could possibly be a significant component within the group’s seemingly 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 proud of 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 are going to take the win. We misplaced the toss however batter with fluidity. You need consistency from your house venue,” mentioned the Australian.