Twitter Reactions: All-round Delhi Capitals dismantle Punjab Kings in one-sided affair

Now that’s what you call a comprehensive win! Delhi Capitals absolutely dismantled Punjab Kings and recorded a dominating nine-wicket triumph. PBKS never really looked in the hunt as it turned out to be the most one-sided affair in IPL 2022 so far. After bundling Mayank Agarwal’s team for a paltry 115, DC took just 10.3 overs to cross the line and record their third win of the season.

Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS got off to a flying start with skipper Mayank Agarwal making full use of the field restrictions. However, once Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed in the fourth over, the pendulum of momentum astonishingly swung in Delhi’s favour. The Mohali-based side lost four wickets inside 21 runs and it was one-way traffic afterwards.

Young wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma showcased remarkable resilience and played yet another impressive knock. The dasher scored at a healthy rate amid tough circumstances. However, he was also dismissed after scoring 32 off 23 deliveries. The lower order couldn’t contribute much as PBKS were bundled out for 115. Almost all DC bowlers found themselves among the wickets with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed scalping two wickets apiece.

Prithvi Shaw, David Warner went bonkers at Brabourne

In reply, DC went all guns blazing with openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner making an absolute mockery of PBKS bowlers. The duo was equally destructive in the powerplay overs and made sure there’s no twist in the tale. In fact, DC collected 81 runs in the powerplay overs, highest for any team this season.

While Shaw fell prey to Rahul Chahar after scoring 41 off 20 balls, Warner brought up his third successive half-century of the season and remained unbeaten till the end. He finished 60 not out while number three batter Sarfaraz Khan scored an unbeaten 12 off 13 deliveries. As a result, DC crossed the line in 10.3 overs, clinching the contest by nine wickets.

Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitter reacted to Delhi Capitals’ triumph:

If Punjab continues to play with an aggressive approach, which I think they should but with an extra batter( all rounder).

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 20, 2022

We need Bonus Points in the IPL. NRR is fine…but impossible to keep a tab over the course of 14 games. Bonus points are a more tangible form of rewarding a big win. Also, give the teams sitting at the bottom of the pile to create magic…Thoughts?

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 20, 2022

Rabada's entry points this season:

12.2 vs DC (Today)
19.1 vs SRH
15.3 vs GT
15.5 vs CSK
14.5 vs KKR

Punjab need to find a way to arrest the collapses asap. #DCvPBKS #IPL2022

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 20, 2022

Applause to Delhi Capitals’ support staff for not letting off fields hindrance affect its team’s performances. This is what cricket is all about, not letting anything affect the game. #DCvPBKS #TATAIPL2022

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) April 20, 2022

Great win for Delhi Capitals – 2 Covid cases, Nortje still not fit but thumping win over Punjab, totally outclassed, bowlers were fantastic and Delhi openers made the win easier.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 20, 2022

Delhi Capitals defeats Punjab Kings. They chased down 116 in just 10.3 overs.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 20, 2022

🔝 bowling effort ✅
🔥 chase ✅

Simply clinical stuff from the DC boys as we registered the biggest win in the history of the IPL in terms of balls to spare in a chase of 100+ runs 💙#YehHaiNayiDilli | #IPL2022 | #DCvPBKS | #TATAIPL | #IPL | #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/N8DVhgqdoM

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 20, 2022

here we srh fans are already crying so much. please dont make us cry more……david warner miss u in orange jersey no matter what you will there in our hearts forever

— Marshmello5555 (@Marshmello55551) April 20, 2022

What a match… Delhi Capitals won the match valuable 2points (57balls left)

— Gnanasekaran Chinnathambi (@gnanasekaran_c) April 20, 2022

This match was all about disciplined bowling, exceptional captaincy & an excellent batting performance from the @DelhiCapitals 🔥🔥#DCvsPBKS #RishabhPant

— Mayank Jugran (@MayankJugran2) April 20, 2022

David Warner did pushpa celebration after playing winning knock for Delhi Capitals 💪#DCvsPBKS #DCvPBKS #PBKSvDC #DavidWarner #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/ij7OQGGTAG

— Ashutosh Srivastava (@kingashu1008) April 20, 2022