New Delhi, April 28: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel said his team was 10-15 runs short of a competitive total and rued the missed chances on the field after the six-wicket loss to RCB.
“I thought in the first innings, the wicket was a bit tough but due to dew, it eased out in the second innings. We don’t think anything we could have done different. If a batter could have accelerated, we could have got 10-15 runs extra.
“KL was batting well so I wanted him at No. 4. One side of the ground was shorter as well so we sent him at No. 4.” Adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round show, Krunal, who took one wicket along with his unbeaten 73, said he was happy to perform for his new team.
“It is always good to see the results. Sometimes when you have put the hard work behind the scenes and feels good when it comes off. It is quite satisfying,” he said.
“My role was clear. If we lose three early wickets, I can go and make sure we stitch a partnership. We have such great power hitters — David, Jitesh and Shepherd. We can take down the bowling. Glad that I fulfilled my role.” “When Virat is at the other end, it is quite easy. First 20 balls, It was scratchy for me. But he kept backing me. Then I got his mojo. So, a lot of credit to Virat.” On his bowling, Krunal said: “I have always been an economical bowler. As a bowler, I have always wanted to be one step ahead. I have worked on my bowling. So, if you see the variations in speed.” (PTI)
