'In T20 format, tough games are bound to happen' - Shardul Thakur backs DC to make turnaround in IPL 2022

Indian and Delhi Capitals all-rounder Shardul Thakur believes that his side can make a strong comeback in the 15th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The right-handed batter believes that if his side can win two to three matches on the trot, then they can get right back on the track.

To note, the Capitals take on the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a group stage encounter to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 28 (Thursday). DC are coming into the contest after losing their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Tough contests are bound to happen in a T20 game: Shardul Thakur

In a conversation with Delhi Capitals, Shardul said, “In T20, tough games are bound to happen especially you know when it is a 200+ run game and there are going to be intense moments. But every game is a new game and we see how things change quickly in a T20 format so if we can win three or four matches in a row, then we can make a strong comeback in the points table as our net run rate is good.

The all-rounder also emphasized the fact that breaks between games are also important. “Sometimes when you play three to four matches in a row, then the break is at the end of the tournament and it is good,” Shardul added.

Every game is a new game and @imShard is up for a challenge in the second half of #IPL2022 🔥🤩#YehHaiNayiDilli | #DCvKKR | #CapitalsUnplugged#TATAIPL | #IPL | #DelhiCapitals | #OctaRoarsForDC pic.twitter.com/tNyaepqOXA

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 28, 2022

Talking about Shardul‘s numbers in IPL, the 30-year-old has played a total of 68 games in which he has scored 133 runs. With the ball, he has grabbed 71 wickets at an average of 29.45. He has also represented India in 25 T20Is, 19 ODIs, and seven Test matches.

Meanwhile, his side, DC is placed seventh on the points table with three wins in seven matches. The Capitals have lost their matches against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Gujarat Titans (GT). However, they have managed to beat Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS)