IPL 2022: Match 32, DC vs PBKS – Who Said What

The Delhi Capitals got the better of Punjab Kings by nine wickets in Match 32 of IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on April 20. PBKS have now suffered a second consecutive loss. Despite being jolted by a COVID-19 scare in their camp, the DC unit showcased outstanding performance in the northern derby in what eventually turned out to be a one-sided contest.

Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and asked Punjab to bat. The decision turned out to be spot-on as his bowlers chipped in with wickets at regular intervals despite captain Mayank Agarwal soldiering on from one end. He scored a handy 24 before being bowled by Mustafizur Rahman. Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma then scored a precious 23-ball 32 which was responsible in taking PBKS to 115.

David Warner scores his third consecutive half-century

In reply, openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner made the Punjab bowlers look unsettled right from the beginning as they made light work of this easy run chase. The duo added 83 runs before Shaw was dismissed immediately after the Powerplay. However, it was only a formality for Delhi from thereon as Warner added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 30-ball 60 and the Capitals got over the line in just the 11th over.

Winning skipper, Rishabh Pant said:

“Obviously there was confusion in our camp because in the morning we got to know that Tim (Seifert) is also positive. There was some confusion, nervousness and what are we going to do now kinda feeling, but we spoke in the team meeting and pointed out on what we can focus, there was so much noise from the outside that we thought we will focus on the match. Mostly I like to leave them (Shaw and Warner) lone as everyone knows their roles in the team. We will look to improve in every match and that’s the only thing we can control, results are not in our control but we can learn from our mistakes. On a wicket like this I thought the ball was stopping a bit and that’s why I used more of the spinners.”

Losing skipper, Mayank Agarwal said:

“It’s a tough one, a day to forget for us, best to move on and not think too much into the game. We didn’t bat and bowl well, we just need to move on from today. We have been losing too many wickets too early, that’s a concern. Don’t want to dwell too much, if we do so, a lot of negatives will come out. A total of around 180 could have been competitive. In hindsight, I could have given a couple of overs early for the spinners, but I didn’t do so.”

Player of the Match, Kuldeep Yadav said:

“I would like to share this award with Axar. He bowled well and took important wickets in the middle. I have played a lot against KG (Rabada) and I know he does not move his feet much, my plan was to bowl one chinaman and then the googly. The second wicket was due to Rishabh telling to bowl from round the wicket. To be very honest, I have got plenty of confidence this season and I am also mentally clear with my role. I just focus on my line and length and not on what the batter is going to do. I don’t watch videos now, when you are very confused you watch videos to see what a batter might do. I am enjoying my bowling after a long time and the credit goes to Rishabh for backing me. That gives a lot of confidence for a bowler and that is a plus point for us.”

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