Delhi are currently seventh on the points table after registering three wins and four losses in their first seven matches. Against whom will the Rishabh Pant-led side open the second half of the tournament? Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
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“For us to get to the final, we have to be at our best consistently for the full 40 overs, not just 35 or 36 overs. We know we can do that. So, of course, the most exciting thing is this That we have incredible skills and incredible talent within our group. We just have to harness that and bring it together for the next seven games,” Watson said in a release from the franchise.
Watson further commented that Delhi need to move closer towards playing the right T20 match and keep repeating it, citing the nine-wicket thrashing. Punjab Kings Despite the clouds of Kovid-19 hovering all around. In that match, the Delhi bowlers clicked together to bowl out Punjab for just 115 runs. In reply, Delhi raced to chase down a total with 57 balls to spare.
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“For me, the most important thing is, we are getting closer and closer and playing the right game of T20 cricket and just doing that over and over again. We’ve had that happen so many times, we’ve had Punjab Kings. We were good, we weren’t at our best, but Punjab Kings weren’t very good that day. We also had a few other performances where we got really close to him, and that’s all we can do ”
Former Australia all-rounder Watson admitted that living in isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak was challenging but appreciated being out in the open. “It is challenging when you are isolated because we humans are social animals. So, when you are isolated from the group, when you are in your thoughts for more than a few days, it can be challenging. goes.”
“But, it made us appreciate getting out, getting on the field, getting training and getting into the game as well. And, appreciating being out in the fresh air, making the most of it. So, it was definitely there.” A challenging week for everyone, working through that isolation period.”
Watson lauds power-hitter rowman powellWho had hit three sixes in the first three balls of the last over in the last match of Delhi Capitals Rajasthan Royals To score 36 runs in 15 balls.
“It’s exciting for Rovman and Delhi Capitals as well. He has incredible power, he has incredible skill and he has shown it on the international stage many times for West Indies. We all knew it was just a matter of time. When he was going to do it all at once in a game and in a situation that arose for him.”
“He was ready to take it. And, he got us very close but unfortunately not enough. But, it’s exciting for him to put it all together, and it will give him a lot of confidence in the tournament.”