David Warner blames batters’ lack of utility as DC are knocked out of play-off rivalry

Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his facet’s poor batting technique as they’ve been knocked out of IPL play-offs rivalry after struggling a 31-run loss to Punjab Kings proper right here on Saturday.

Chasing 168 on a slow-turner, the Australia left-handed batter gave DC a super start as his facet reached 69 for no loss on the end of powerplay, nevertheless they crashed to 88 for six in 10.1 overs and have been lastly restricted to 136 for 8.

“The way we started and then losing six for 30, you are not going to win many games,” Warner talked about on the post-match presentation.

“Another disappointing effort with the bat after the start we had.” DC will play their two remaining matches for pleasure solely.

“I think we found the right combination but we keep losing 4-5 wickets in the middle and that is something you cannot do at this level.” He moreover rued the drop probability of Prabhsimran Singh who purchased a reprieve on 68 from Rilee Rossouw.

“A few dropped chances cost us a few runs,” Warner talked about.

“You have to play with pride, belief in yourself and play with freedom,” he talked about about DC’s technique inside the upcoming video video games.

On a hard pitch the place none of his team-mates crossed 20, Prabhsimran confirmed one of the best ways in his 65-ball 103.

All reward for Prabhsimran, PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan talked about: “I rate this knock quite high, playing that sort of a knock with that high strike-rate and the shots he has played against the turn as well — it was amazing.” Dhawan moreover hailed the spin duo of Harpreet Brar (4/30) and Rahul Chahar (2/16) and the tempo bowling led beautifully by Nathan Ellis (2/26).

“Credit goes to the spinners and then the fast bowlers for closing it out.” The win saved PBKS’ slender playoff hopes alive.

“I like how the boys have taken accountability. I’m very happy with one of the best ways they’re rising. This win presents us loads of confidence.

“We know that we have to win both matches. We have to stay calm and focussed because staying calm and being focussed works for us.” PBKS will play their remaining two matches — in direction of Delhi Capitals (May 17) and Rajasthan Royals (May 19) — at Dharamsala.