IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant dedicates DC's win over KKR to COVID-19 frontline warriors

Delhi Capitals registered their 5th win of the IPL 2021 tournament on Thursday (April 29).

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Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets at Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday (April 29). Pant dedicated the win to the frontline workers who have been working overtime to help people in the pandemic.

Pant took to Twitter and wrote that he is thrilled with the outcome and performance of his side. "Absolutely thrilled with the way the team played today. Clinical performance from everyone and we'll take this confidence into the next games!!".

He added, "Dedicating this win to all the frontline workers across India who are doing their best to keep us safe @DelhiCapitals #RP17."

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Prithvi Shaw was the top performer for Delhi in their win over Kolkata. He scored 82 off 41 balls, which included six fours in a row off Shivam Mavi in the first over of the chase.

"Wasn't thinking anything to be honest. Was just waiting for the loose balls. We've played for four-five years now (with Shivam Mavi), so I knew where he will bowl to me. I was prepared (for the short ball). The first four-five balls he bowled were half-volleys so I was prepared for the short ball but unfortunately he didn't bowl," Shaw explained to the host broadcasters after the match.

Shaw further said it wasn't easy to play the slower deliveries and he had to wait for the right opportunity to utilize it. "On this wicket especially when the spinner is bowling it wasn't coming very nicely onto the bat. Was stopping a little. Was waiting for them to bowl at me on off stump or outside so I can free my hands. When I'm in there, I keep playing and don't think about the score," he pointed. 

(With ANI Inputs)

 
 

By Sihyeu Singh - 30 Apr, 2021

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